A vulnerability in the web interface of the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. It is also possible on certain software releases that the ASA will not reload, but an attacker could view sensitive system information without authentication by using directory traversal techniques. The vulnerability is due to lack of proper input validation of the HTTP URL. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition or unauthenticated disclosure of information. This vulnerability applies to IPv4 and IPv6 HTTP traffic. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. Note: Cisco continues to strongly recommend that customers upgrade to a fixed Cisco ASA Software release to remediate this vulnerability as there are continued attempts to exploit in the wild. This advisory is available at the following link: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180606-asaftd
A vulnerability in the web interface of the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. It is also possible on certain software releases that the ASA will not reload, but an attacker could view sensitive system information without authentication by using directory traversal techniques.
The vulnerability is due to lack of proper input validation of the HTTP URL. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition or unauthenticated disclosure of information. This vulnerability applies to IPv4 and IPv6 HTTP traffic.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Note: Cisco continues to strongly recommend that customers upgrade to a fixed Cisco ASA Software release to remediate this vulnerability as there are continued attempts to exploit in the wild.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180606-asaftd
| Cisco ASA Feature | Possible Vulnerable Configuration |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM)1 |
http server enable http |
| AnyConnect IKEv2 Remote Access (with client services) | crypto ikev2 enable webvpn anyconnect enable |
| AnyConnect IKEv2 Remote Access (without client services) | crypto ikev2 enable webvpn anyconnect enable |
| AnyConnect SSL VPN | webvpn enable |
| Cisco Security Manager2 | http server enable http |
| Clientless SSL VPN | webvpn enable |
| Cut-Through Proxy (Not vulnerable unless used in conjunction with other vulnerable features on the same port) | aaa authentication listener |
| Local Certificate Authority (CA) | crypto ca server no shutdown |
| Mobile Device Manager (MDM) Proxy3 | mdm-proxy enable |
| Mobile User Security (MUS) | webvpn mus password mus server enable port mus |
| Proxy Bypass |
webvpn proxy-bypass |
| REST API4 | rest-api image disk0:/ rest-api agent |
1ASDM is vulnerable only from an IP address in the configured http command range.
2 Cisco Security Manager is vulnerable only from an IP address in the configured http command range.
3The MDM Proxy is first supported as of Cisco ASA Software Release 9.3.1.
4The REST API is first supported as of Cisco ASA Software Release 9.3.2. The REST API is vulnerable only from an IP address in the configured http command range.
Determining Whether an ASA Configured with a Potentially Vulnerable Feature Is Vulnerable
Step 1: Administrators can use the show asp table socket | include SSL|DTLS command and look for a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or a Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) listen socket on any TCP port. If either socket is present in the output and the ASA device is configured for one or more of the ASA features in the preceding table, the device may be vulnerable. The following example shows an ASA device with SSL and DTLS listen sockets:
Vulmon
ciscoasa# show asp table socket | include SSL|DTLS
Step 2: Administrators can then use the show processes | include Unicorn command to see if the vulnerable process is running on the device. This means that one of the possible vulnerable features has created an instance of the internal web server, which is vulnerable. If Unicorn Proxy Thread is present, the device is considered vulnerable.SSL 00185038 LISTEN 172.16.0.250:443 0.0.0.0:*
SSL 00188638 LISTEN 10.0.0.250:443 0.0.0.0:*
DTLS 0018f7a8 LISTEN 10.0.0.250:443 0.0.0.0:*
ciscoasa# show processes | include Unicorn
Mwe 0x0000557f9f5bafc0 0x00007f62de5a90a8 0x0000557fa52b50a0 3632 0x00007f62c8c87030 30704/32768 Unicorn Proxy Thread 218
Note: The Unicorn Proxy Thread identifier in the preceding example is 218 and can vary. A device must be considered vulnerable if the Unicorn Proxy Thread process is running, regardless of the actual thread identifier number.
ciscoasa# show version | include Version
Administrators who use Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) to manage devices can locate the software release in the table that appears in the login window or the upper-left corner of the Cisco ASDM window.Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version 9.2(1)
Device Manager Version 7.4(1)
| Cisco FTD Feature | Vulnerable Configuration |
|---|---|
| HTTP Service enabled1 | http server enable http |
| AnyConnect IKEv2 Remote Access (with client services)2,3 | crypto ikev2 enable webvpn anyconnect enable |
| AnyConnect IKEv2 Remote Access (without client services)2,3 | crypto ikev2 enable webvpn anyconnect enable |
| AnyConnect SSL VPN2,3 | webvpn enable |
1 The HTTP feature is enabled via Firepower Threat Defense Platform Settings > HTTP in the Cisco Firepower Management Console (FMC).
2 Remote Access VPN features are enabled via Devices > VPN > Remote Access in the Cisco FMC or via Device > Remote Access VPN in Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM).
3 Remote Access VPN features are first supported as of Cisco FTD Software Release 6.2.2.
Determining Whether Cisco FTD Configured with a Potentially Vulnerable Feature Is Vulnerable
Step 1: Administrators can use the show asp table socket | include SSL|DTLS command and
look for an SSL or a DTLS listen socket on any TCP port. If either
socket is present in the output and the FTD device is configured for one
or more of the features listed in the preceding table, the device may be vulnerable. The following example shows an FTD device with
SSL and DTLS listen sockets:
firepower# show asp table socket | include SSL|DTLS
SSL 01ffb648 LISTEN 1.1.1.1:443 0.0.0.0:*
DTLS 00009438 LISTEN 1.1.1.1:443 0.0.0.0:*
Step 2: Administrators can then use the show processes | include Unicorn command to see if the vulnerable process is running on the device. This means that one of the possible vulnerable features has created an instance of the internal web server, which is vulnerable. If Unicorn Proxy Thread is present, the device is considered vulnerable.
firepower# show processes | include Unicorn
Mwe 0x0000557f9f5bafc0 0x00007f62de5a90a8 0x0000557fa52b50a0 3632 0x00007f62c8c87030 30704/32768 Unicorn Proxy Thread 218
Notes:
firepower# show running-config crypto ikev2 | include enable
crypto ikev2 enable Outside
If a command like crypto ikev2 enable is present in the running configuration and the anyconnect enable command is part of the global webvpn configuration, the Cisco FTD device is also considered vulnerable.
> show version
---------------------[ ftd ]---------------------
Model : Cisco ASA5525-X Threat Defense (75) Version 6.2.2 (Build 362)
UUID : 2849ba3c-ecb8-11e6-98ca-b9fc2975893c
Rules update version : 2017-03-15-001-vrt
VDB version : 279
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Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.
Cisco has confirmed that Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is not vulnerable.
Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.html
Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
Customers Without Service Contracts
Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco TAC:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html
Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade.
Customers should upgrade to an appropriate release as indicated in the following tables.
Cisco ASA Software
| Cisco ASA Software Release | First Fixed Release for This Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Prior to 9.11 | Migrate to 9.1.7.29 |
| 9.1 | 9.1.7.29 |
| 9.2 | 9.2.4.33 |
| 9.31 | Migrate to 9.4.4.18 |
| 9.4 | 9.4.4.18 |
| 9.51 | Migrate to 9.6.4.8 |
| 9.6 | 9.6.4.8 |
| 9.7 | 9.7.1.24 |
| 9.8 | 9.8.2.28 |
| 9.9 | 9.9.2.1 |
1Cisco ASA Software releases prior to Release 9.1 and Cisco ASA Software Releases 9.3 and 9.5 have reached end-of-software maintenance. Customers should migrate to a supported release.
The software is available for download from the Software Center on Cisco.com by navigating to Products > Security > Firewalls > Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) > ASA 5500-X Series Firewalls, where there is a list of Cisco ASA hardware platforms. The majority of these software releases are listed under Interim.
Cisco FTD Software
| Cisco FTD Software Release | First Fixed Release for This Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| 6.0 | Migrate to 6.1.0 HotFix or later |
| 6.0.1 | Migrate to 6.1.0 HotFix or later |
| 6.1.0 | Cisco_FTD_Hotfix_EI-6.1.0.7-2.sh (all FTD hardware platforms except 41xx and 9300) Cisco_FTD_SSP_Hotfix_EI-6.1.0.7-2.sh (41xx and 9300 FTD hardware platforms) |
| 6.2.0 | Not vulnerable |
| 6.2.1 | Migrate to 6.2.2.3 |
| 6.2.2 | 6.2.2.3 |
| 6.2.3 | 6.2.3.1 6.2.3-851 6.2.3-85.02 |
1Software image for FTD Virtual for the Microsoft Azure Cloud
2Software image for FTD Virtual for the AWS Cloud
The software is available for download from the Software Center on Cisco.com by navigating to Products > Security > Firewalls > Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), where there is a list of Cisco FTD hardware platforms.
Cisco would like to thank security researcher Michal Bentkowski from Securitum for reporting this vulnerability.
To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Changed the SIR value to Critical, added a note about upgrading to the Summary, and updated the exploitation information in the Exploitation and Public Announcements section. | SIR, Summary, Exploitation and Public Announcements | Final | 2019-September-24 |
| 1.3 | Updated the exploitation information in the Exploitation and Public Announcements section. | Exploitation and Public Announcements | Final | 2019-March-06 |
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