VDB-117832 · CVE-2018-0268 · BID 104192

Cisco DNA Center up to 1.1.3 security check

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Cisco DNA Center up to 1.1.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to security check. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-0268. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco DNA Center up to 1.1.3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a security check vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-358. The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the container management subsystem of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to an insecure default configuration of the Kubernetes container management subsystem within DNA Center. An attacker who has the ability to access the Kubernetes service port could execute commands with elevated privileges within provisioned containers. A successful exploit could result in a complete compromise of affected containers. This vulnerability affects Cisco DNA Center Software Releases 1.1.3 and prior. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi47253.

The bug was discovered 05/16/2018. The weakness was disclosed 05/17/2018 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20180516-dna as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-0268 since 11/27/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/06/2020). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

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 104192†). The entries VDB-117834 and VDB-117831 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.6
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Class: Security check
CWE: CWE-358
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20180516-dna
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-0268 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-0268
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117832
SecurityFocus: 104192 - Cisco DNA Center Software CVE-2018-0268 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2018 12:35
Updated: 02/06/2020 09:35
Changes: 05/17/2018 12:35 (59), 02/06/2020 09:35 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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