VDB-110071 · CVE-2017-12343 · BID 101996

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Configuration Parameter input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Data Center Network Manager and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Configuration Parameter. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-12343. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (the affected version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Configuration Parameter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary values into DCNM configuration parameters, redirect a user to a malicious website, inject malicious content into a DCNM client interface, or conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected software. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf40477, CSCvf63150, CSCvf68218, CSCvf68235, CSCvf68247.

The bug was discovered 11/29/2017. The weakness was released 11/30/2017 as cisco-sa-20171129-dcnm as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-12343 since 08/03/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/25/2021).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87378 (Cisco Data Center Network Manager Software Multiple Vulnerabilities(cisco-sa-20171129-dcnm)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101996†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-110072, VDB-110073, VDB-110074 and VDB-110075. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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08/03/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20171129-dcnm
Researcher: Indrajith.A.N
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-12343 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12343
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110071
SecurityFocus: 101996 - Cisco Data Center Network Manager Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2017 14:44
Updated: 01/25/2021 12:27
Changes: 11/30/2017 14:44 (62), 12/11/2019 11:19 (4), 01/25/2021 12:27 (3)
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