Message-id: <201003031130.dmp@psirt.cisco.com>
Date: Wed,  3 Mar 2010 11:26:19 -0500
From: Cisco Systems Product Security Incident Response Team <psirt@...co.com>
To: bugtraq@...urityfocus.com
Cc: psirt@...co.com
Subject: Cisco Security Advisory: Cisco Digital Media Player Remote Display Unauthorized Content Injection Vulnerability

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Cisco Security Advisory: Cisco Digital Media Player Remote Display
Unauthorized Content Injection Vulnerability

Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20100303-dmp

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100303-dmp.shtml

Revision 1.0

For Public Release 2010 March 03 1600 UTC (GMT)

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Summary
=======

A vulnerability exists in the Cisco Digital Media Player that could
allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject video or data content into a
remote display.

Cisco has released free software updates that address this
vulnerability. There are no workarounds available to mitigate this
vulnerability.

This additional advisory is posted at
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100303-dmp.shtml.

Note: This advisory is being released simultaneously with
a multiple vulnerability disclosure advisory that impacts
the Cisco Digital Media Manager. This advisory is posted at
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100303-dmm.shtml.

Affected Products
=================

Vulnerable Products
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Cisco Digital Media Player versions earlier than 5.2 are affected by
this vulnerability.

Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
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No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this
vulnerability.

Details
=======

Cisco Digital Media Players are IP-based endpoints that can play
high-definition live and on-demand video, motion graphics, web pages,
and dynamic content on digital displays. The Cisco Digital Media Player
contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to
inject video or data content into a remote display.

This vulnerability is documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCtc46024 and has
been assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier
CVE-2010-0573.

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

* CSCtc46024 ("Remote Display Unauthorized Content Injection")

CVSS Base Score - 8.5
    Access Vector -            Network
    Access Complexity -        Low
    Authentication -           None
    Confidentiality Impact -   None
    Integrity Impact -         Partial
    Availability Impact -      Complete

CVSS Temporal Score - 7.0
    Exploitability -           Functional
    Remediation Level -        Official-Fix
    Report Confidence -        Confirmed


Impact
======

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an
unauthenticated attacker to inject video or data content into a remote
display.

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.

This vulnerability has been fixed in Cisco Digital Media Player version
5.2.

Workarounds
===========

There are no workarounds to mitigate this vulnerability.

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@...co.com or security-alert@...co.com for
software upgrades.

Customers with Service Contracts
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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
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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
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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@...co.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 reported to Cisco by the National Australia
Bank's Security Assurance team. Cisco PSIRT appreciates the opportunity
to work with researchers on security vulnerabilities and welcomes the
opportunity to review and assist in product reports.

Status of this Notice: FINAL
============================

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ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE
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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-20100303-dmp.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@...co.com
  * first-bulletins@...ts.first.org
  * bugtraq@...urityfocus.com
  * vulnwatch@...nwatch.org
  * cisco@...t.colorado.edu
  * cisco-nsp@...k.nether.net
  * full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk
  * comp.dcom.sys.cisco@...sgate.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
================

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| Revision 1.0  | 2010-March-03  | Initial public release.   |
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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.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2010                             Document ID: 111581
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