VDB-11073 · CVE-2013-5561 · BID 63492

Cisco ASA CX Context-Aware Security Safe Search Enforcement input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Cisco ASA CX Context-Aware Security. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Safe Search Enforcement Component. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-5561. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Cisco ASA CX Context-Aware Security (Firewall Software) (version now known). This affects some unknown processing of the component Safe Search Enforcement Component. 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 confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The Safe Search enforcement feature in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) CX Context-Aware Security Software does not properly perform filtering, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended policy restrictions via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCui94622.

The weakness was presented 11/01/2013 by Jarrod Johnson and Alex Nikitin with IXIA as Cisco ASA CX Safe Search Policy Bypass Vulnerability as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with Cisco. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5561 since 08/22/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 63492†), OSVDB (99259†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42177†). Further details are available at tools.cisco.com. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Recommended: Upgrade
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08/22/2013 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: Cisco ASA CX Safe Search Policy Bypass Vulnerability
Researcher: Jarrod Johnson, Alex Nikitin
Organization: IXIA
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5561 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5561
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11073
SecurityFocus: 63492
OSVDB: 99259 - Cisco ASA CX Context-Aware Security Safe Search Enforcement Component Crafted Request Access Policy Bypass
Vulnerability Center: 42177 - Cisco ASA CX 9.1(2) Remote Safe Search Policy Bypass Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/05/2013 09:17
Updated: 06/01/2021 16:42
Changes: 11/05/2013 09:17 (47), 07/09/2015 11:03 (12), 06/01/2021 16:42 (8)
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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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