Cisco Security AdvisoryMedium
Advisory ID:
cisco-sa-20160601-prime1
First Published:
2016 June 1 16:00 GMT
Version 1.0:
Workarounds:
No workarounds available
Cisco Bug IDs:
CVSS Score:
Base 6.8,
Temporal 5.6
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AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C
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A vulnerability in the command-line interface (CLI) of Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module (NAM) and Cisco Prime Virtual Network Analysis Module (vNAM) could allow a local, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system with elevated privileges.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input that is passed to a specific command before the input is used in subsequent operations. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted input to the command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system with root privileges.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link: http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160601-prime1
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Vulnerable Products
The following Cisco products are affected by this vulnerability:
- Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module (NAM) releases 6.2 and prior
- Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module (NAM) releases 6.1(1) and prior if the final security patch (nam-security-patch.6.1-2-final) has not been applied
- Cisco Prime Virtual Network Analysis Module (vNAM) releases 6.2 and prior
- Cisco Prime Virtual Network Analysis Module (vNAM) releases 6.1(1) and prior if the final security patch (nam-security-patch.6.1-2-final) has not been applied
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability.
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There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.html
Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to consult the Cisco Security Advisories and Responses archive at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and review subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to upgrade contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
Customers Without Service Contracts
Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC):
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html
Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade.
Fixed Releases
Customers should upgrade to an appropriate release as indicated in this section.
For Cisco Prime NAM and Cisco Prime vNAM Release 6.2 or prior, upgrade to Release 6.2(1), which addresses this vulnerability.
For Cisco Prime NAM and Cisco Prime vNAM Release 6.1(1) or prior, install the software patch named nam-security-patch.6.1-2-final.i386.rpm, which addresses this vulnerability.
Software for Cisco Prime NAM and Cisco Prime vNAM can be downloaded from the Software Center on Cisco.com by navigating to Products > Cloud and Systems Management > Network Analysis Module (NAM) Products.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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Cisco would like to thank Daniel Jensen of Security-Assessment.com for reporting this vulnerability.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial public release. — Final 2016-June-01
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