-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Cisco Security Advisory: Authentication Bypass in Cisco Unity Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20081008-unity http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20081008-unity.shtml Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2008 October 08 1600 UTC (GMT) Summary ======= A vulnerability exists in Cisco Unity that could allow an unauthenticated user to view or modify some of the configuration parameters of the Cisco Unity server. Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. A workaround that mitigates this vulnerability is available. This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20081008-unity.shtml. Affected Products ================= Cisco Unity is a voice and unified messaging platform. Cisco Unity can be configured to interoperate with Microsoft Exchange or IBM Lotus Domino enabling users to access e-mail, voice, and fax messages from a single inbox. Vulnerable Products +------------------ All Cisco Unity versions, 4.x, 5.x and 7.x, may be affected by this vulnerability. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. Details ======= Cisco Unity servers may be affected by an authentication bypass when they are configured for anonymous authentication. Anonymous authentication is used when Cisco Unity servers are authenticated to the subscriber instead of Microsoft Windows (Integrated Windows authentication). By default, Cisco Unity is configured so that the administrator uses the Integrated Windows authentication method for authentication. Details on authentication mechanisms can be found in the Installation Guide for Cisco Unity in the "Authentication Methods Available for the Cisco Unity Administrator" section, located at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/unity/5x/installation/guide/umexnofo/5xcuigumenofo100.html#wp1533581 This authentication bypass vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user the ability to view or modify some system configuration parameters. No credentials, personally identifiable, or user information can be obtained through exploitation of this vulnerability. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsr86943 and has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) ID CVE-2008-3814. Vulnerability Scoring Details +---------------------------- Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerabilities 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. * Authentication bypass w/ anonymous auth (CSCsr86943) CVSS Base Score - 5.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Medium Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - Partial Integrity Impact - Partial Availability Impact - None CVSS Temporal Score - 5.2 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in an unauthenticated user viewing or altering some configuration parameters of the Cisco Unity server. Software Versions and Fixes =========================== This vulnerability will be fixed in Cisco Unity software version 4.0ES161 for the 4.x release, 5.0ES53 for the 5.x release, and 7.0ES8 for the 7.x release. The latest versions of Cisco Unity software can be downloaded from http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=274246502. Software for each releases is available at: 4.2(1) ES release, 5.0(1) ES release, 7.0(2) ES release. 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 =========== Integrated Windows authentication is not affected by this vulnerability and may be used as an alternative to Anonymous Authentication. Details on authentication mechanisms and how to configure them can be found in the Installation Guide for Cisco Unity in the "Setting Up Authentication for the Cisco Unity Administrator" section, located at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/unity/5x/installation/guide/umexnofo/5xcuigumenofo100.html Obtaining Fixed Software ======================== 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_at_cisco.com or security-alert_at_cisco.com for software upgrades. Customers with Service Contracts +------------------------------- 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 +------------------------------------------------ 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 +---------------------------------- 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_at_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 ===================================== This vulnerability was reported to Cisco by VoIPShield Systems. Status of this Notice: FINAL ============================ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. 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 ============ This advisory is posted on Cisco's worldwide website at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20081008-unity.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_at_cisco.com * first-bulletins_at_lists.first.org * bugtraq_at_securityfocus.com * vulnwatch_at_vulnwatch.org * cisco_at_spot.colorado.edu * cisco-nsp_at_puck.nether.net * full-disclosure_at_lists.grok.org.uk * comp.dcom.sys.cisco_at_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. 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