Advisory Details

October 4th, 2017

Cisco License Manager Server ReportCSV Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-17-837
ZDI-CAN-4635

CVE ID CVE-2017-12263
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Cisco
AFFECTED PRODUCTS License Manager Server
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['27807']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Cisco License Manager Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ReportCSV servlet, which listens on TCP port 8080 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to read any files accessible to the SYSTEM user.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Cisco has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-clm
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2017-03-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2017-10-04 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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