cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD: Cisco Security Manager Java Deserialization Vulnerabilities

Published Nov 16, 2020
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Java deserialization function that is used by Cisco Security Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected device. These vulnerabilities are due to insecure deserialization of user-supplied content by the affected software. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a malicious serialized Java object to a specific listener on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device with the privileges of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the Windows target host. Cisco has released software updates that address these vulnerabilities. There are no workarounds that address these vulnerabilities. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD

Credit

Florian Hauser for reporting these vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Security Manager

Event History

Nov 16, 2020
Advisory Published
11:00 PM
Data Sourced
11:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD?

The severity of cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD is high due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD?

To fix cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD, apply the latest patch provided by Cisco for the Cisco Security Manager.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD?

Cisco Security Manager users are affected by cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD.

4

What type of attack is associated with cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD?

cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD is associated with unauthenticated remote code execution attacks.

5

What causes the vulnerabilities in cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD?

The vulnerabilities in cisco-sa-csm-java-rce-mWJEedcD are caused by insecure deserialization of user-supplied content.

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