-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20110601-ac Revision 1.0 For Public Release 2011 June 01 1600 UTC (GMT) +--------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary ======= The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, previously known as the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client, is affected by the following vulnerabilities: * Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability * Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities. There are no workarounds for the vulnerabilities described in this advisory. This advisory is posted at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20110601-ac.shtml Affected Products ================= Vulnerable Products +------------------ The vulnerabilities described in this document apply to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. The affected versions are included in the following table: +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Vulnerability | Platform | Affected Versions | |-------------------+-----------+----------------------------| | | Microsoft | All versions prior to | | | Windows | 2.3.185 | | |-----------+----------------------------| | Arbitrary Program | | * All versions in major | | Execution | | releases other than | | Vulnerability | Linux, | 2.5.x and 3.0.x. | | | Apple | * 2.5.x releases prior | | | MacOS X | to 2.5.3041 | | | | * 3.0.x releases prior | | | | to 3.0.629 | |-------------------+-----------+----------------------------| | | Microsoft | All versions prior to | | Local Privilege | Windows | 2.3.254 | |Escalation |-----------+----------------------------| | Vulnerability | Linux, | | | | Apple | Not affected | | | MacOS X | | +------------------------------------------------------------+ Note: Microsoft Windows Mobile versions are affected by the Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability. No fixed versions of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Mobile are planned. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Apple iOS and the IPsec-only Cisco VPN Client are not affected by these vulnerabilities. No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by these vulnerabilities. Details ======= The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is the Cisco next-generation VPN client, which provides remote users with secure IPsec (IKEv2) or SSL Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections to Cisco 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) and devices that are running Cisco IOS Software. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is affected by the following vulnerabilities: Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability +---------------------------------------- The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client can be deployed to remote users from the VPN headend, or it can be installed before the endpoint connects to the VPN headend, a process known as pre-deployment. When the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is pre-deployed, the client software is installed and run like any other application. When the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is deployed from the VPN headend, an SSL connection is initiated to the VPN headend using a web browser. After the user logs in, the browser displays a portal window and when the user clicks the "Start AnyConnect" link, the process of downloading the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client begins. This action causes the browser to first download a "helper" application that aids in downloading and executing the actual Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. The helper application is a Java applet on the Linux and MacOS X platforms, and either a Java applet on the Windows platform or an ActiveX control if the browser is capable of utilizing ActiveX controls. The downloaded helper application is executed in the context of the originating site in the user's web browser. The helper application then downloads the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client from the VPN headend and executes it. The helper application fails to properly validate the authenticity of the downloaded Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client executable when the client is deployed from the VPN headend. An attacker could create a malicious web page that looks like the normal VPN web login page and entice a user, through social engineering or exploitation of other vulnerabilities, to visit it. This would allow the attacker to supply an arbitrary executable that the helper application would download and execute on the machine of the affected user. This arbitrary executable would be executed with the same operating system privileges under which the web browser was run. Fixed versions of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client use code signing to validate the authenticity of components downloaded from the VPN headend. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCsy00904 for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on the Microsoft Windows platform, and in Cisco Bug ID CSCsy05934 for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on the Linux and Apple MacOS X platforms. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) IDs CVE-2011-2039 (for CSCsy00904) and CVE-2011-2040 (for CSCsy05934) have been assigned for these vulnerabilities. Additional Considerations for the Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability +------------------------------------------------------------ Note that while new versions of the ActiveX control and Java applet that are shipped with the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client make use of code signing to validate the authenticity of components downloaded from the VPN headend, there is still the issue of old versions that do not validate downloaded components. An attacker may engineer a web page to supply an affected version of the ActiveX control or Java applet and still accomplish arbitrary program execution because of the lack of authenticity validation. Mitigating the risk of old versions of the ActiveX control can be accomplished in the following ways: * Load fixed Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client versions on the VPN headend and establish a VPN connection (via web browser or standalone client). This action will cause the new version of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, including a new version of the ActiveX control to install. When this occurs, an old version of the ActiveX control will not be instantiated if one is presented for download. * Pre-deploy a fixed version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client through enterprise software upgrade infrastructure. This action accomplishes the same result as the previous recommendation -- it deploys new, fixed versions of the ActiveX control so that old, vulnerable versions of the control are not instantiated if one is presented for download. * If deploying the client from the VPN headend is not needed, then the kill bit for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client ActiveX control can be set locally. This action prevents the ActiveX control from being instantiated under any scenario. Instructions for setting the kill bit are beyond the scope of this document; refer to the Microsoft Support article "How to stop an ActiveX control from running in Internet Explorer" at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240797 and the Microsoft Security Vulnerability Research & Defense's "Kill-Bit FAQ" blog posts referenced in the Microsoft Support article for more information. The CLSID (Class Identifier) for the ActiveX control used by the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is 55963676-2F5E-4BAF-AC28-CF26AA587566, and the ProgID (Program Identifier) is "Cisco.AnyConnect.VPNWeb.1". Note that this CLSID did not change with new versions of the ActiveX control that implement code signing validation. Mitigating the risk of old versions of the Java applet can be accomplished by blacklisting old, vulnerable versions using the Jar blacklist feature introduced with Java SE 6 Update 14. For information on the Jar blacklist feature refer to the Java SE 6 Update 14 release notes, available at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/6u14-137039.html The jar files to be blacklisted are identified by the following SHA-1 message digests: # 2.3.0254, 2.3.1003, 2.3.2016, 2.4.0202, 2.4.1012, # 2.5.0217, 2.5.1025, 2.5.2001, 2.5.2006, 2.5.2010, # 2.5.2011, 2.5.2014, 2.5.2017, 2.5.2018, 2.5.2019 SHA1-Digest-Manifest : xmarT5s8kwnKRLxnCOoLUnxnveE= # 2.2.0133, 2.2.0136, 2.2.0140 SHA1-Digest-Manifest : 2wXAWNws4uNdCioU1eoCOS4+J3o= # 2.0.0343, 2.1.0148 SHA1-Digest-Manifest : OlNnvozFCxbJZbRfGiLckOE8uFQ= Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability +--------------------------------------- Unprivileged users can elevate their privileges to those of the LocalSystem account by enabling the Start Before Logon (SBL) feature and interacting with the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client graphical user interface in the Windows logon screen. To prevent this issue, fixed versions of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client limit the amount of interaction that is possible in the client's graphical user interface when it is displayed on the Windows logon screen. This vulnerability affects only the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows because the SBL feature is not supported by the Linux and MacOS X clients. This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCta40556 and has been assigned CVE ID CVE-2011-2041. 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 * CSCsy00904 & CSCsy05934 - Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability CVSS Base Score - 7.6 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - High Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - Complete Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.3 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed * CSCta40556 -- AnyConnect: Security issue with SBL on versions prior to 2.3 CVSS Base Score - 7.2 Access Vector - Local Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - Complete Integrity Impact - Complete Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.0 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability +---------------------------------------- Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary programs on the computer of a Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client user with the privileges of the user who is establishing the VPN connection. Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability +--------------------------------------- Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow users with physical access to a computer that is running the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to elevate their privileges and gain full control of the system. Software Versions and Fixes =========================== 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. +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Vulnerability | Platform | First Fixed | | | | Release | |----------------------------+---------------+---------------| | | Microsoft | 2.3.185 | | Arbitrary Program | Windows | | |Execution Vulnerability |---------------+---------------| | | Linux, Apple | 2.5.3041 and | | | Mac OS X | 3.0.629 | |----------------------------+---------------+---------------| | | Microsoft | 2.3.254 | | Local Privilege Escalation | Windows | | |Vulnerability |---------------+---------------| | | Linux, Apple | Not affected | | | Mac OS X | | +------------------------------------------------------------+ Recommended Releases The following table lists all recommended releases. These recommended releases contain the fixes for all vulnerabilities in this advisory. Cisco recommends upgrading to a release that is equal to or later than these recommended releases. +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Major Release | Recommended Release | |------------------------+-----------------------------------| | 2.5.x | 2.5.3041 | |------------------------+-----------------------------------| | 3.0.x | 3.0.1047 | +------------------------------------------------------------+ Software Download +---------------- The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client can be downloaded from the Software Center on Cisco.com by visiting http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html and navigating to Products > Security > Virtual Private Networks (VPN) > Cisco VPN Clients > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Workarounds =========== There are no workarounds for the vulnerabilities that are described in this advisory. Obtaining Fixed Software ======================== Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities. 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/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.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 +------------------------------- 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@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/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html for additional TAC contact information, including localized telephone numbers, and instructions and e-mail addresses for use in various languages. Exploitation and Public Announcements ===================================== The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability described in this advisory. The Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability was discovered by Elazar Broad and reported to Cisco by iDefense. Cisco would like to thank iDefense for reporting this vulnerability and for working with us towards a coordinated disclosure of the vulnerability. The Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability was reported to Cisco by a customer. 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