Cisco Firewall Services Module up to 2.3(2) Blacklist Filter Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Firewall Services Module up to 2.3(2) and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Blacklist Filter. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1517. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Firewall Services Module up to 2.3(2) (Firewall Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Blacklist Filter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) 2.3.1 and earlier, when using URL, FTP, or HTTPS filtering exceptions, allows certain TCP packets to bypass access control lists (ACLs).

The bug was discovered 05/11/2005. The weakness was presented 05/11/2005 with Cisco (Website). The advisory is shared at cisco.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-1517 since 05/11/2005. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.3(2) eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at cisco.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (20515), SecurityFocus (BID 13595†), OSVDB (16423†), Secunia (SA15349†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1013949†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Firewall Services Module 2.3(2)
Patch: cisco.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco.com
Researcher: http://www.cisco.com
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-1517 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1517
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1473
X-Force: 20515 - Cisco 6500 and 7600 series FWSM allows ACL bypass, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 13595 - Cisco Catalyst 6500/7600 Series Firewall Services Module ACL Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 15349 - Cisco Firewall Services Module TCP Packet URL Filtering Bypass, Less Critical
OSVDB: 16423 - Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) TCP Packet access-list Bypass
SecurityTracker: 1013949
Vulnerability Center: 9811 - [cisco-sa-20050511-url] Cisco FWSM up to 2.3.1 ACL Bypass, High
Vupen: ADV-2005-0527

Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2005 12:54
Updated: 07/03/2019 06:23
Changes: 05/30/2005 12:54 (86), 07/03/2019 06:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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