Cisco Data Center Network Manager Configuration Parameter input validation

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Cisco Data Center Network Manager. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Configuration Parameter. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-12345. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block of the component Configuration Parameter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on 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 presented 11/30/2017 as cisco-sa-20171129-dcnm as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-12345 since 08/03/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/11/2019).
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†). See VDB-110071, VDB-110072, VDB-110074 and VDB-110075 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Type
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.cisco.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Exploiting
Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/03/2017 🔍11/29/2017 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: cisco.comAdvisory: cisco-sa-20171129-dcnm
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-12345 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12345
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110073
SecurityFocus: 101996 - Cisco Data Center Network Manager Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 11/30/2017 14:44Updated: 12/11/2019 11:30
Changes: 11/30/2017 14:44 (62), 12/11/2019 11:30 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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