VDB-94168 · CVE-2016-9208 · BID 94800

Cisco Emergency Responder 11.5(2.10000.5) File Management Utility path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Emergency Responder 11.5(2.10000.5) and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component File Management Utility. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-9208. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Cisco Emergency Responder 11.5(2.10000.5). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component File Management Utility. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the File Management Utility, the Download File form, and the Serviceability application of Cisco Emergency Responder could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access files in arbitrary locations on the file system of an affected device. More Information: CSCva98951 CSCva98954 CSCvb57494. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(2.10000.5). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.14) 12.0(0.98000.16).

The bug was discovered 12/07/2016. The weakness was presented 12/14/2016 with Cisco as CSCva98951 / CSCva98954 / CSCvb57494 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9208 since 11/06/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 12.0(0.98000.14) or 12.0(0.98000.16) eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94800†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Emergency Responder 12.0(0.98000.14)/12.0(0.98000.16)

Timelineinfo

11/06/2016 🔍
12/07/2016 +31 days 🔍
12/09/2016 +2 days 🔍
12/13/2016 +4 days 🔍
12/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
12/14/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/06/2022 +2122 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: CSCva98951 / CSCva98954 / CSCvb57494⛔
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-9208 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9208
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94168
SecurityFocus: 94800 - Cisco Emergency Responder CVE-2016-9208 Directory Traversal Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1037426

Entryinfo

Created: 12/14/2016 11:02
Updated: 10/06/2022 08:20
Changes: 12/14/2016 11:02 (61), 07/05/2019 16:20 (7), 10/06/2022 08:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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