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January 2008

3564 - Cisco Wireless Control SystemTomcat mod_jk.so Vulnerability

ID: 3564
Date: 31/01/2008

Title: 3564 - Cisco Wireless Control SystemTomcat mod_jk.so Vulnerability
Platform level affected:Hardware
Hardware components affected:Network Router/Switch/Modem
Specific operating systems components affected: Cisco IOS
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Other
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Cisco
Applications affected:Apache Tomcat
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Open Ended
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Cisco
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080130-wcs.shtml
CVE: CVE-2007-0774
Abstract: Apache Tomcat is the servlet container for JavaServlet and JavaServer Pages Web within the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS). A vulnerability exists in the mod_jk.so URI handler within Apache Tomcat which, if exploited, may result in a remote code execution attack.

Cisco Security Advisory: Cisco Wireless Control System Tomcat mod_jk.so Vulnerability

Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20080130-wcs

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080130-wcs.shtml

Revision 1.0

For Public Release 2008 January 30 1600 UTC (GMT)

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Summary

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Apache Tomcat is the servlet container for JavaServlet and JavaServer Pages Web within the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS). A vulnerability exists in the mod_jk.so URI handler within Apache Tomcat which, if exploited, may result in a remote code execution attack.

This advisory is posted at

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080130-wcs.shtml.

Affected Products

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This section provides details on affected products.

Vulnerable Products

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Cisco WCS devices running software 3.x and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.100.0 are affected by this vulnerability. Cisco WCS devices running software 4.1.x and 4.2.x prior to to version 4.2.62.0 are also vulnerable.

Note: The version of WCS software installed on a particular device can be found via the WCS HTTP management interface. Select "Help -> About the Software" to obtain the software version.

Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable

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No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability.

Details

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The Cisco Wireless Control System is a centralized, systems-level platform for managing and controlling lightweight access points, wireless LAN controllers, and Wireless Location Appliances for the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. The Cisco Wireless Control System uses Apache Tomcat. A vulnerability in Apache Tomcat may allow for remote code execution attacks. The mod_jk.so URI handler does not handle long URLs correctly. An insecure memory copy triggers an exploitable stack overflow. This vulnerability is documented in CVE-2007-0774 and in Cisco bug ID CSCsk18191.

Vulnerability Scoring Details

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Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerability in this advisory based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). The CVSS scoring in this Security Advisory is done in accordance with CVSS version 2.0.

CVSS is a standards-based scoring method that conveys vulnerability severity and helps determine urgency and priority of response.

Cisco has provided a base and temporal score. Customers can then compute environmental scores to assist in determining the impact of the vulnerability in individual networks.

Cisco has provided an FAQ to answer additional questions regarding CVSS at

http://www.cisco.com/web/about/security/intelligence/cvss-qandas.html.

Cisco has also provided a CVSS calculator to help compute the environmental impact for individual networks at

http://intellishield.cisco.com/security/alertmanager/cvss.

CSCsk18191 - WCS mod_jk.so Apache Tomcat vulnerability

CVSS Base Score - 10.0

Access Vector - Network

Access Complexity - Low

Authentication - None

Confidentiality Impact - Complete

Integrity Impact - Complete

Availability Impact - Complete

CVSS Temporal Score - 8.3

Exploitability - Functional

Remediation Level - Official-Fix

Report Confidence - Confirmed

Impact

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Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in remote code execution.

Software Versions and Fixes

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Each row of the following software table (below) describes a release train and the platforms or products for which it is intended. If a given release train is vulnerable, then the earliest possible releases that contain the fix are shown in the "First Fixed Release" column. A device running a release in the given train that is earlier than the release in a specific column (less than the First Fixed Release) is known to be vulnerable. The release should be upgraded at least to the indicated release or a later version (greater than or equal to the First Fixed Release label).

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| Affected Releases | First Fixed |

| | Releases |

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| WCS for Linux and Windows 4.0.x and | 4.0.100.0 |

| earlier | |

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| WCS for Linux and Windows 4.1.91.0 and | 4.2.62.0 |

| earlier | |

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When considering software upgrades, also consult http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and any subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.

In all cases, customers should exercise caution to be certain the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory, and that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or your contracted maintenance provider for assistance.

Workarounds

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The following workarounds can be implemented.

Transit ACLs (tACL)

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Filters that deny HTTPS packets using TCP port 443 should be deployed throughout the network as part of a tACL policy for protection of traffic which enters the network at ingress access points. This policy should be configured to protect the network device where the filter is applied and other devices behind it. Filters for HTTPS packets using TCP port 443 should also be deployed in front of vulnerable network devices so that traffic is only allowed from trusted clients.

Additional information about tACLs is available in "Transit Access Control Lists: Filtering at Your Edge":

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk648/tk361/technologies_white_paper09186a00801afc76.shtml

Additional Mitigation Techniques

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Additional mitigation techniques that can be deployed on Cisco devices within the network are available in the Cisco Applied Intelligence companion document for this advisory:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-amb-20080130-wcs.shtml

Obtaining Fixed Software

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Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. Prior to deploying software, customers should consult their maintenance provider or check the software for feature set compatibility and known issues specific to their environment.

Customers may only install and expect support for the feature sets they have purchased. By installing, downloading, accessing or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to be bound by the terms of Cisco's software license terms found at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/prod_warranties_item09186a008088e31f.html,

or as otherwise set forth at Cisco.com Downloads at http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-usingswc.shtml.

Do not contact psirt@cisco.com or security-alert@cisco.com for software upgrades.

Customers with Service Contracts

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Customers with contracts should obtain upgraded software through their regular update channels. For most customers, this means that upgrades should be obtained through the Software Center on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com.

Customers using Third Party Support Organizations

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Customers whose Cisco products are provided or maintained through prior or existing agreements with third-party support organizations, such as Cisco Partners, authorized resellers, or service providers should contact that support organization for guidance and assistance with the appropriate course of action in regards to this advisory.

The effectiveness of any workaround or fix is dependent on specific customer situations, such as product mix, network topology, traffic behavior, and organizational mission. Due to the variety of affected products and releases, customers should consult with their service provider or support organization to ensure any applied workaround or fix is the most appropriate for use in the intended network before it is deployed.

Customers without Service Contracts

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Customers who purchase direct from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract, and customers who purchase through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should acquire upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). TAC contacts are as follows:

* +1 800 553 2447 (toll free from within North America)

* +1 408 526 7209 (toll call from anywhere in the world)

* e-mail: tac@cisco.com

Customers should have their product serial number available and be prepared to give the URL of this notice as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade. Free upgrades for non-contract customers must be requested through the TAC.

Refer to http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

for additional TAC contact information, including localized telephone numbers, and instructions and e-mail addresses for use in various languages.

Exploitation and Public Announcements

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The Cisco PSIRT is aware of the availability of proof-of-concept exploits.

Status of this Notice: FINAL

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A stand-alone copy or Paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL in the following section is an uncontrolled copy, and may lack important information or contain factual errors.

Distribution

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This advisory is posted on Cisco's worldwide website at:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080130-wcs.shtml

In addition to worldwide web posting, a text version of this notice is clear-signed with the Cisco PSIRT PGP key and is posted to the following e-mail and Usenet news recipients.

* cust-security-announce@cisco.com

* first-teams@first.org

* bugtraq@securityfocus.com

* vulnwatch@vulnwatch.org

* cisco@spot.colorado.edu

* cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net

* full-disclosure@lists.grok.org.uk

* comp.dcom.sys.cisco@newsgate.cisco.com

Future updates of this advisory, if any, will be placed on Cisco's worldwide website, but may or may not be actively announced on mailing lists or newsgroups. Users concerned about this problem are encouraged to check the above URL for any updates.

Revision History

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| Revision 1.0 | 2008-January-30 | Initial public release. |

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Cisco Security Procedures

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Complete information on reporting security vulnerabilities in Cisco products, obtaining assistance with security incidents, and registering to receive security information from Cisco, is available on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html.

This includes instructions for press inquiries regarding Cisco security notices. All Cisco security advisories are available at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt.

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Updated: Jan 29, 2008 Document ID: 100361

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