cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd: Cisco Integrated Management Controller Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Published Nov 18, 2020
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the API subsystem of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. The vulnerabilities are due to improper boundary checks for certain user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted HTTP request to the API subsystem of an affected system. When this request is processed, an exploitable buffer overflow condition may occur. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the underlying operating system (OS). 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-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd

Credit

Nikita Abramov(Positive Technologies for reporting these vulnerabilities)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Cisco M3 Servers=3.0, <3.0(1c) to 3.0(4q)
3.0(1c) to 3.0(4q)
Cisco M4 Servers=4.1, <4.1(1c) to 4.1(1f), =4.0, <4.0(1a) to 4.0(2l), =3.0, <3.0(1c) to 3.0(4q)
4.1(1c) to 4.1(1f)4.0(1a) to 4.0(2l)3.0(1c) to 3.0(4q)
Cisco M5 Servers=4.1, <4.1(1c) to 4.1(1f), >=3.1, <=4.0, <4.0(1a) to 4.0(4l)
4.1(1c) to 4.1(1f)4.0(1a) to 4.0(4l)
Cisco Server - S3160=3.0, <3.0(1c) to 3.0(4q)
3.0(1c) to 3.0(4q)
Cisco Server - S3260=4.1, <4.1(1c) to 4.1(1f), >=3.1, <=4.0, <4.0(1a) to 4.0(4l)
4.1(1c) to 4.1(1f)4.0(1a) to 4.0(4l)

Event History

Nov 18, 2020
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the key vulnerabilities in cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd?

The key vulnerabilities in cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges due to improper boundary checks for user-supplied input.

2

What software versions are affected by cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd?

The affected software versions for cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd include multiple versions across Cisco M3, M4, M5 Servers, UCS S3160, and UCS S3260.

3

How do I remediate cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd vulnerabilities?

To remediate cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd vulnerabilities, upgrade the affected software to the recommended versions specified in the advisory.

4

What is the risk of cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd if left unpatched?

If cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd is left unpatched, it poses a significant risk as it allows remote attackers to gain root access and potentially compromise the entire system.

5

Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd?

No, authentication is not required to exploit the vulnerabilities described in cisco-sa-ucs-api-rce-UXwpeDHd, allowing attackers to act without credential restrictions.

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