Cisco Secure Access Control Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:11577

Info

Cisco Secure Access Control Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 11577
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 02 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 02 2004 12:00AM
Credit: The individual responsible for the discovery of this issue is currently unknown; the vendor disclosed this issue.
Vulnerable: Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 3.3.1
Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.3.1
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.3 (1)
Not Vulnerable: Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 3.3.2
Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 3.3
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.3.2
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.3
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.2.2
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.2.1
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.2 (3)
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.2 (2)
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.2 (1.20)
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.2 (1)
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.2
Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.1

Discussion

Cisco Secure Access Control Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Cisco Secure Access Control Server is affected by a remote authentication bypass vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure of the software to properly validate user credentials prior to granting access.

The problem presents itself when an attacker attempts to authenticate to the affected server. Apparently the application will grant access to any attacker that presents a valid user name and a certificate that is cryptographically correct.

An attacker can leverage this issue to gain unauthorized remote access to any devices or networks that rely on the affected software for access control.

Exploit / POC

Cisco Secure Access Control Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

No exploit is required to leverage this issue.

Solution / Fix

Cisco Secure Access Control Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an upgrade along with fixes dealing with this issue.

Customers with service contracts are advised to obtain the upgrades through regular channels. All others should contact the vendor for more details. Please see the referenced vendor advisory for contact information.

The following fixed versions of the affected libraries have been released along with detailed installation instructions:


Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.3 (1)

Cisco Secure Access Control Server 3.3.1

Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 3.3.1

References

Cisco Secure Access Control Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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