Cisco Policy Suite Policy Builder Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability [CVE-2018-0376]

CVE Number – CVE-2018-0376

A vulnerability in the Policy Builder interface of Cisco Policy Suite could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the Policy Builder interface.

The vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the Policy Builder interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to make changes to existing repositories and create new repositories.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-pspb-unauth-access

• Vulnerable Products

  This vulnerability affects Cisco Policy Suite releases prior to Release 18.2.0.

  Administrators can check the release of Cisco Policy Suite that is running on a device by using the about.sh command in the device CLI. The following example shows the output of the command for a device that is running Cisco Policy Suite Release 18.0.0:

  [root@installer ~]# about.sh
  
  Cisco Policy Suite - Copyright (c) 2015. All rights reserved.
  
  CPS Multi-Node Environment
  
  CPS Installer Version - 18.0.0
  CPS Core Versions
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  CPS Patch History
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  No patches have been applied 
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  Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable

  Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.

• There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

• Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license:
  https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.html

  Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.

  When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.

  In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.

  Fixed Releases

  Cisco first fixed this vulnerability in Cisco Policy Suite Release 18.2.0. The software can be downloaded from the Software Center on Cisco.com:

  1. Click Browse all
  2. Navigate to Wireless > Mobile Internet > Policy Suite for Service Providers > Policy Suite for Mobile
  3. Access releases by using the left panel of the Policy Suite for Mobile page

  
  
  
  
  

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