Cisco CSS debug mode allows users to gain administrative access
| cisco-css-elevate-privileges (6322) |  High Risk |
Description:
Cisco Content Services Switch (CSS), also known as Arrowpoint, could allow an attacker with a valid user account to gain elevated privileges. The CSS switch allows unprivileged users to enter debug mode by issuing a series of keystrokes. Once in debug mode, the attacker can gain full administrative access to the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Cisco, Content Services Switch 11050
- Cisco, Content Services Switch 11150
- Cisco, Content Services Switch 11800
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Cisco WebNS software (4.01B(19s) or later), as listed in Cisco Systems Field Notice, April 4, 2001. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin L-069, Cisco Content Services Switch User Account Vulnerability at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-069.shtml.
- CIAC Information Bulletin L-069, Cisco Content Services Switch User Account Vulnerability at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-069.shtml.
- Cisco Systems Field Notice, April 4, 2001, Cisco Content Services Switch User Account Vulnerability at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/arrowpoint-useraccnt-debug-pub.shtml.
- UNIRAS (UK Govt CERT) Electronic Briefing Notice - No. E46/01 dated 09.04.01, Cisco Content Services Switch User Account Vulnerability at http://www.niscc.gov.uk/niscc/docs/br-20010409-00052.html?lang=en.
- BID-2559: Cisco Content Services Switch User Privilege Elevation Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-0412: Cisco Content Services (CSS) switch products 11800 and earlier, aka Arrowpoint, allows local users to gain privileges by entering debug mode.
- OSVDB ID: 1784: Cisco CSS Debug Mode Privilege Elevation
- US-CERT VU#174248: Cisco Content Services Switch (CSS) permits non-privileged user to enter debug mode
Reported:
Apr 04, 2001
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