ID

VAR-200903-0278

CVE

CVE-2009-0635

TITLE

Cisco IOS of Cisco Tunneling Control Protocol (cTCP) Memory leak vulnerability in encapsulation function

DESCRIPTION

Memory leak in the Cisco Tunneling Control Protocol (cTCP) encapsulation feature in Cisco IOS 12.4, when an Easy VPN (aka EZVPN) server is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and device crash) via a sequence of TCP packets. Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System) is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. A successful attack will cause an affected device to exhaust available memory, creating a denial-of-service condition. This issue is documented by Cisco Bug IDs CSCsr16693 and CSCsu21828. Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. No workarounds are available; however, the IPSec NAT traversal (NAT-T) feature can be used as an alternative. This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090325-ctcp.shtml Note: The March 25, 2009, Cisco IOS Security Advisory bundled publication includes eight Security Advisories. Each advisory lists the releases that correct the vulnerability or vulnerabilities in the advisory. The following table lists releases that correct all Cisco IOS Software vulnerabilities that have been published in Cisco Security Advisories on March 25, 2009, or earlier. Note: The cTCP encapsulation feature was introduced in Cisco IOS version 12.4(9)T. The cTCP encapsulation feature is disabled by default. Only devices configured as EZVPN servers are vulnerable. To configure the cTCP encapsulation feature for Easy VPN, use the crypto ctcp command in global configuration mode. You can optionally specify the port number that the device will listen to with the crypto ctcp port <port> command. Up to ten numbers can be configured and the port value can be from 1 through 65535. If the port keyword is not configured, the default port number is 10000. In the following example, the Cisco IOS device is configured to listen for cTCP messages on port 10000. crypto ctcp port 10000 Note: The port keyword is configured only on the Cisco IOS device acting as an EZVPN server. To determine the version of the Cisco IOS software running on a Cisco product, log in to the device and issue the show version command to display the system banner. On the next line of output, the image name will be displayed between parentheses, followed by "Version" and the IOS release name. Other Cisco devices will not have the show version command or will give different output. The following example identifies a Cisco product running Cisco IOS Software release 12.3(26) with an installed image name of C2500-IS-L: Router#show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 2500 Software (C2500-IS-L), Version 12.3(26), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2) Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Copyright (c) 1986-2008 by cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Mon 17-Mar-08 14:39 by dchih <output truncated> The next example shows a product running Cisco IOS Software release 12.4(20)T with an image name of C1841-ADVENTERPRISEK9-M: Router#show version Cisco IOS Software, 1841 Software (C1841-ADVENTERPRISEK9-M), Version 12.4(20)T, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3) Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Copyright (c) 1986-2008 by Cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Thu 10-Jul-08 20:25 by prod_rel_team <output truncated> Additional information on the Cisco IOS release naming conventions can be found on the document entitled "White Paper: Cisco IOS Reference Guide", which is available at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/620/1.html Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable +-------------------------------- Cisco IOS devices that are not configured for cTCP are not affected by this vulnerability. The Cisco ASA and Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators are not vulnerable. The Cisco VPN Client is not vulnerable. Cisco IOS-XR and Cisco IOS-XE software are not affected by this vulnerability. No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. The cTCP traffic is actually TCP traffic. Cisco IOS cTCP packets are Internet Key Exchange (IKE) or Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) packets that are being transmitted over TCP. Vulnerability Scoring Details ============================= Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerability in this advisory based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). The CVSS scoring in this Security Advisory is done in accordance with CVSS version 2.0. CVSS is a standards-based scoring method that conveys vulnerability severity and helps determine urgency and priority of response. Cisco has provided a base and temporal score. Customers can then compute environmental scores to assist in determining the impact of the vulnerability in individual networks. Cisco has provided an FAQ to answer additional questions regarding CVSS at http://www.cisco.com/web/about/security/intelligence/cvss-qandas.html Cisco has also provided a CVSS calculator to help compute the environmental impact for individual networks at http://intellishield.cisco.com/security/alertmanager/cvss. CSCsr16693 - cTCP server may crash when processing a series of TCP packets CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed CSCsu21828 - Cisco IOS Device may crash with cTCP enabled CVSS Base Score - 7.8 Access Vector - Network Access Complexity - Low Authentication - None Confidentiality Impact - None Integrity Impact - None Availability Impact - Complete CVSS Temporal Score - 6.4 Exploitability - Functional Remediation Level - Official-Fix Report Confidence - Confirmed Impact ====== Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the affected device to run out of memory. Repeated exploitation will result in a denial of service (DoS) condition. Software Versions and Fixes =========================== When considering software upgrades, also consult http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and any subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution. In all cases, customers should exercise caution to be certain the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or your contracted maintenance provider for assistance. Each row of the Cisco IOS software table (below) names a Cisco IOS release train. If a given release train is vulnerable, then the earliest possible releases that contain the fix (along with the anticipated date of availability for each, if applicable) are listed in the "First Fixed Release" column of the table. The "Recommended Release" column indicates the releases which have fixes for all the published vulnerabilities at the time of this Advisory. A device running a release in the given train that is earlier than the release in a specific column (less than the First Fixed Release) is known to be vulnerable. Cisco recommends upgrading to a release equal to or later than the release in the "Recommended Releases" column of the table. +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Major Release | Availability of Repaired Releases | |-------------------+-----------------------------------------------| | Affected | | | | 12.0-Based | First Fixed Release | Recommended Release | | Releases | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | There are no affected 12.0 based releases | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | Affected | | | | 12.1-Based | First Fixed Release | Recommended Release | | Releases | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | There are no affected 12.1 based releases | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | Affected | | | | 12.2-Based | First Fixed Release | Recommended Release | | Releases | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | There are no affected 12.2 based releases | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | Affected | | | | 12.3-Based | First Fixed Release | Recommended Release | | Releases | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | There are no affected 12.3 based releases | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | Affected | | | | 12.4-Based | First Fixed Release | Recommended Release | | Releases | | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4 | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4JA | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4JDA | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4JK | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4JL | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4JMA | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4JMB | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4JX | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4MD | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4MR | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4SW | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | | 12.4(20)T2 | 12.4(22)T1 | | 12.4T | | | | | 12.4(15)T9; Available | 12.4(15)T9; Available | | | on 29-APR-2009 | on 29-APR-2009 | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XA | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XB | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XC | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XD | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XE | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XF | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XG | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XJ | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XK | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XL | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XM | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XN | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XP | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XQ | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XR | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XT | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XV | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XW | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XY | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4XZ | 12.4(15)XZ2 | 12.4(15)XZ2 | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4YA | 12.4(20)YA2 | 12.4(20)YA3 | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4YB | Not Vulnerable | | |-------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------| | 12.4YD | Not Vulnerable | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ Workarounds =========== No workarounds are available. As an alternative, the IPSec NAT traversal (NAT-T) feature can be used. The IPSec NAT-T feature introduces support for IP Security (IPSec) traffic to travel through Network Address Translation (NAT) or Port Address Translation (PAT) points in the network by addressing many known incompatabilites between NAT and IPSec. Note: The NAT-T feature was introduced in Cisco IOS version 12.2(13) T. NAT Traversal is a feature that is auto detected by VPN devices. There are no configuration steps for a router running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)T and later. If both VPN devices are NAT-T capable, NAT Traversal is auto-detected and auto-negotiated. Note: When you enable NAT-T, the Cisco IOS device automatically opens UDP port 4500 on all IPSec enabled interfaces. Caution: Be aware that you may need to enable IPSec over UDP on Cisco VPN software clients to support NAT-T. Additionally, you may need to change firewall rules to allow UDP port 500 for Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and UDP port 4500 for NAT-T. For more information about NAT-T, refer to the white paper at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/security/configuration/guide/sec_ipsec_nat_transp.html Additional mitigations that can be deployed on Cisco devices within the network are available in the Cisco Applied Mitigation Bulletin companion document for this advisory, which is available at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-amb-20090325-ctcp.shtml Obtaining Fixed Software ======================== Cisco has released free software updates that address this vulnerability. Prior to deploying software, customers should consult their maintenance provider or check the software for feature set compatibility and known issues specific to their environment. Customers may only install and expect support for the feature sets they have purchased. By installing, downloading, accessing or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to be bound by the terms of Cisco's software license terms found at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.html or as otherwise set forth at Cisco.com Downloads at http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-usingswc.shtml Do not contact psirt@cisco.com or security-alert@cisco.com for software upgrades. Customers with Service Contracts +------------------------------- Customers with contracts should obtain upgraded software through their regular update channels. For most customers, this means that upgrades should be obtained through the Software Center on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com. Customers using Third Party Support Organizations +------------------------------------------------ Customers whose Cisco products are provided or maintained through prior or existing agreements with third-party support organizations, such as Cisco Partners, authorized resellers, or service providers should contact that support organization for guidance and assistance with the appropriate course of action in regards to this advisory. The effectiveness of any workaround or fix is dependent on specific customer situations, such as product mix, network topology, traffic behavior, and organizational mission. Due to the variety of affected products and releases, customers should consult with their service provider or support organization to ensure any applied workaround or fix is the most appropriate for use in the intended network before it is deployed. Customers without Service Contracts +---------------------------------- Customers who purchase direct from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract, and customers who purchase through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should acquire upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). TAC contacts are as follows. * +1 800 553 2447 (toll free from within North America) * +1 408 526 7209 (toll call from anywhere in the world) * e-mail: tac@cisco.com Customers should have their product serial number available and be prepared to give the URL of this notice as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade. Free upgrades for non-contract customers must be requested through the TAC. Refer to http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html for additional TAC contact information, including localized telephone numbers, and instructions and e-mail addresses for use in various languages. Exploitation and Public Announcements ===================================== The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability described in this advisory. This vulnerability was found during the resolution of a technical support service request. Status of this Notice: FINAL ============================ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. A stand-alone copy or Paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL in the following section is an uncontrolled copy, and may lack important information or contain factual errors. Distribution ============ This advisory is posted on Cisco's worldwide website at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090325-ctcp.shtml In addition to worldwide web posting, a text version of this notice is clear-signed with the Cisco PSIRT PGP key and is posted to the following e-mail and Usenet news recipients. * cust-security-announce@cisco.com * first-bulletins@lists.first.org * bugtraq@securityfocus.com * vulnwatch@vulnwatch.org * cisco@spot.colorado.edu * cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net * full-disclosure@lists.grok.org.uk * comp.dcom.sys.cisco@newsgate.cisco.com Future updates of this advisory, if any, will be placed on Cisco's worldwide website, but may or may not be actively announced on mailing lists or newsgroups. Users concerned about this problem are encouraged to check the above URL for any updates. Revision History ================ +---------------------------------------+ | Revision | | Initial | | 1.0 | 2009-March-25 | public | | | | release. | +---------------------------------------+ Cisco Security Procedures ========================= Complete information on reporting security vulnerabilities in Cisco products, obtaining assistance with security incidents, and registering to receive security information from Cisco, is available on Cisco's worldwide website at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html This includes instructions for press inquiries regarding Cisco security notices. All Cisco security advisories are available at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.8 (Darwin) iEYEARECAAYFAknKUaYACgkQ86n/Gc8U/uBSWwCbBgAQRNBNdft9MYK8bC1MP/Z4 4D8AnA7qaiFqAdeWWbS+p4K601XNoo4S =Rvhp -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. 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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a complete TCP three-way handshake to an associated TCP port. 4) An unspecified error in the Cisco IOS SCP server (disabled by default) can be exploited to retrieve or write to arbitrary files on the device's file system, regardless of the CLI view configuration. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires valid user access with an attached command-line interface (CLI) view. 5) An unspecified error in the implementation of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) can be exploited to reload an affected device via a specially crafted SIP message. This vulnerability is reported in Cisco IOS with SIP voice services enabled, and which process SIP messages as part of configured VoIP functionality. 6) An unspecified error in the handling of TCP packets can be exploited to reload an affected device via a sequence of specially crafted TCP packets. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a complete TCP three-way handshake to an associated TCP port. This vulnerability is reported in Cisco IOS with the following features enabled: * Airline Product Set (ALPS) * Serial Tunnel Code (STUN) and Block Serial Tunnel Code (BSTUN) * Native Client Interface Architecture support (NCIA) * Data-link switching (DLSw) * Remote Source-Route Bridging (RSRB) * Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) * X.25 for Record Boundary Preservation (RBP) * X.25 over TCP (XOT) * X.25 Routing 7) An unspecified error in the handling of UDP packets can be exploited to block an interface of an affected device by sending a specially crafted UDP packets. SOLUTION: Please see the following vendor advisory for fixed versions. http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090325-bundle.shtml PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: 1, 3, 5 - 9) Reported by the vendor. 2) The vendor also credits Jens Link. 4) The vendor credits Kevin Graham. 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AFFECTED PRODUCTS

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THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

resource management error

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CREDITS

Cisco Security bulletin

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-10T23:05:14.894000+00:00

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