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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2015.1660
Cisco WebEx Meeting Center GET Parameter Vulnerability and Cisco WebEx
Meeting Center Data and Credential Exposure Vulnerability
26 June 2015
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Cisco WebEx Meeting Center
Publisher: Cisco Systems
Operating System: Cisco
VMware ESX Server
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Access Privileged Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2015-4212 CVE-2015-4208
Original Bulletin:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39458
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39467
Comment: This bulletin contains two (2) Cisco Systems security advisories.
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Vulnerability Alert
Cisco WebEx Meeting Center GET Parameter Vulnerability
Threat Type: CWE-200: Information Leak / Disclosure
IntelliShield ID: 39458
Version: 1
First Published: 2015 June 23 14:47 GMT
Last Published: 2015 June 23 14:47 GMT
Port: Not available
CVE: CVE-2015-4208
Urgency: Unlikely Use
Credibility: Confirmed
Severity: Mild Damage
CVSS Base: 6.4
CVSS Version 2.0
CVSS Temporal: 5.6
Version Summary: Cisco WebEx Meeting Center contain a vulnerability that could
allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks or
gain access to sensitive information. Updates are available.
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meeting Center could allow an unauthenticated,
remote attacker to view sensitive information that is transmitted in GET
parameters or perform SQL injection.
The vulnerability is due to the inclusion of sensitive information in the URL
as GET parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by viewing
application URL requests containing sensitive information in GET parameters or
by injecting SQL commands directly into the URL.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
Warning Indicators
Cisco Hosted WebEx Meeting Center is vulnerable.
IntelliShield Analysis
A successful exploit of this vulnerability could be leveraged by an attacker
to conduct further attacks. Administrators are advised to ensure only trusted
users have authorized access to interact with an affected device.
Vendor Announcements
Cisco has released bug ID CSCup88398 for registered users, which contains
additional details and an up-to-date list of affected product versions.
Impact
An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain
access to sensitive information or perform SQL injection attacks. A successful
exploit could be leveraged to conduct further attacks.
Technical Information
The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions imposed by the
affected software that could allow the inclusion of sensitive information in
URLs as GET parameters.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by viewing application URL
requests. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to
sensitive information or perform SQL injection attacks.
Safeguards
Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.
For additional information about SQL injection attacks and defenses, see
Understanding SQL Injection.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
Patches/Software
Cisco customers with active contracts can obtain updates through the Software
Center at the following link: Cisco. Cisco customers without contracts can
obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center at
1-800-553-2447 or 1-408-526-7209 or via email at tac@cisco.com.
Alert History
Initial Release
Product Sets
The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.
Primary Products:
Cisco Cisco WebEx Meeting Center Original Release Base
Associated Products:
N/A
Alerts and bulletins on the Cisco Security Intelligence Operations Portal are
highlighted by analysts in the Cisco Threat Operations Center and represent a
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IntelliShield Alert Manager Service. This customizable threat and
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affect their environment.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The urgency and severity ratings of this alert are not tailored to individual
users; users may value alerts differently based upon their network
configurations and circumstances. THE ALERT, AND INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN, ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DO NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF
GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE ALERT, AND INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN, OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE ALERT, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. INFORMATION
IN THIS ALERT AND ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS IS BASED ON OUR KNOWLEDGE AT THE
TIME OF PUBLICATION AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CISCO RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE ALERTS AT ANY TIME.
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Vulnerability Alert
Cisco WebEx Meeting Center Data and Credential Exposure Vulnerability
Threat Type: CWE-200: Information Leak / Disclosure
IntelliShield ID: 39467
Version: 1
First Published: 2015 June 23 20:53 GMT
Last Published: 2015 June 23 20:53 GMT
Port: Not available
CVE: CVE-2015-4212
Urgency: Unlikely Use
Credibility: Confirmed
Severity: Harassment
CVSS Base: 5.0
CVSS Version 2.0
CVSS Temporal: 4.1
Version Summary: Cisco WebEx Meeting Center contains a vulnerability that
could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to sensitive
information. Updates are available.
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meeting Center could allow an unauthenticated,
remote attacker to access data and credentials.
The vulnerability is due to the exposure of sensitive information. An attacker
could exploit this vulnerability to access data and credentials.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
Warning Indicators
Cisco Hosted WebEx Meeting Center is vulnerable.
IntelliShield Analysis
Cisco indicates through the CVSS score that functional exploit code exists;
however, the code is not known to be publicly available.
Vendor Announcements
Cisco has released bug ID CSCut17466 for registered users, which contains
additional details and an up-to-date list of affected product versions.
Impact
An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain
access to sensitive information from an affected device. A successful exploit
could be used to conduct further attacks.
Technical Information
The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions imposed by the
affected software that could allow the exposure of sensitive information.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access data and credentials. A
successful exploit could be used to conduct further attacks.
Safeguards
Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.
Administrators can help protect affected systems from external attacks by
using a solid firewall strategy.
Administrators may consider using IP-based access control lists (ACLs) to
allow only trusted systems to access the affected systems.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
Patches/Software
Cisco customers with active contracts can obtain updates through the Software
Center at the following link: Cisco. Cisco customers without contracts can
obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center at
1-800-553-2447 or 1-408-526-7209 or via email at tac@cisco.com.
Alert History
Initial Release
Product Sets
The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.
Primary Products:
Cisco Cisco WebEx Meeting Center Original Release Base
Associated Products:
N/A
Alerts and bulletins on the Cisco Security Intelligence Operations Portal are
highlighted by analysts in the Cisco Threat Operations Center and represent a
subset of the comprehensive content that is available through Cisco Security
IntelliShield Alert Manager Service. This customizable threat and
vulnerability alert service provides security staff with access to timely,
accurate, and credible information about threats and vulnerabilities that may
affect their environment.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The urgency and severity ratings of this alert are not tailored to individual
users; users may value alerts differently based upon their network
configurations and circumstances. THE ALERT, AND INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN, ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DO NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF
GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE ALERT, AND INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN, OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE ALERT, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. INFORMATION
IN THIS ALERT AND ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS IS BASED ON OUR KNOWLEDGE AT THE
TIME OF PUBLICATION AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CISCO RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE ALERTS AT ANY TIME.
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