Cisco Threat Defense Bulletin S479 March 24, 2010


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Release S479 - March 24, 2010
Release Summary

Vulnerability CVE Severity Signature ID History Status
Cisco IOS Software SIP... CVE-2010-0581 High 24119.0 New Enabled
Cisco IOS Software Uni... CVE-2010-0585 High 24781.0 New Enabled
Cisco IOS Software Uni... CVE-2010-0586 High 24799.0 New Enabled
Cisco IOS Software H.3... Medium 24899.0 New Enabled
Cisco IOS Software MPL... CVE-2010-0576 Medium 24780.0 New Enabled
Cisco IOS Software SIP... CVE-2010-0580 Medium 24760.0 New Enabled

Cisco IOS Software SIP... CVE-2010-0579 Medium 24600.0 New Disabled


New Vulnerability and Exploit Protections

Cisco IOS Software SIP Message Processing Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Disclosed: 3/24/2010, CVSS: 7.4
Cisco IOS Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.  The vulnerability is due to improper handling of malformed Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) messages.  An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this ...
Severity Description Protected Since Signature ID Default Action
Medium Cisco IOS SIP DoS 24760.0 produce-alert
More Details:
CVE-2010-0580


Cisco IOS Software MPLS Packet Processing Denial of Service Vulnerability
Disclosed: 3/24/2010, CVSS: 6.4
Cisco IOS Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.  The vulnerability exists due to improper processing of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) packets.  An unauthenticated, remote attacker could ...
Severity Description Protected Since Signature ID Default Action
Medium Cisco IOS Crafted LDP Packet Denial of Service Vulnerability 24780.0 produce-alert
More Details:
CVE-2010-0576


Cisco IOS Software SIP Packet Parsing Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Disclosed: 3/24/2010, CVSS: 7.4
Cisco IOS Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.  The vulnerability is due to errors in processing malformed Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) messages by an affected device.  An unauthenticated, remote attacker ...
Severity Description Protected Since Signature ID Default Action
High Cisco CUBE SIP Vulnerability 24119.0 Block*
More Details:
CVE-2010-0581


Cisco IOS Software H.323 Protocol Packet Handling Memory Leak Denial of Service Vulnerability
Disclosed: 3/24/2010, CVSS: 6.4
Cisco IOS Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.  The vulnerability is due to improper processing of malformed H.323 packets.  An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this ...
Severity Description Protected Since Signature ID Default Action
Medium Cisco IOS Software H.323 DoS 24899.0 produce-alert


Cisco IOS Software SIP Message Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability
Disclosed: 3/24/2010, CVSS: 6.4
Cisco IOS Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.  The vulnerability is due to errors in processing malformed Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) messages.  An unauthenticated, remote attacker ...
Severity Description Protected Since Signature ID Default Action
Medium Cisco IOS SIP DoS 24600.0 produce-alert
More Details:
CVE-2010-0579


Cisco IOS Software Unified Communications Manager Express SCCP Packet Processing Denial of Service Vulnerability
Disclosed: 3/24/2010, CVSS: 6.4
Cisco IOS Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.  The vulnerability is due to errors in processing malformed Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) network messages.  An unauthenticated, remote ...
Severity Description Protected Since Signature ID Default Action
High Cisco IOS Malformed SCCP Vulnerability 24781.0 Block*
More Details:
CVE-2010-0585


Cisco IOS Software Unified Communications Manager Express SCCP Request Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability
Disclosed: 3/24/2010, CVSS: 6.4
Cisco IOS Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.  The vulnerability exists due to errors in processing Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) packets.  An unauthenticated, remote attacker could ...
Severity Description Protected Since Signature ID Default Action
High Cisco IOS Malformed SCCP Vulnerability 24799.0 Block*
More Details:
CVE-2010-0586


* Inline sensor with Event Action Override set to "deny-packet-inline" at Risk Rating 90 (Cisco default configuration)

Sensor Update Information

Signature updates may be downloaded automatically by Cisco Security Manager (CSM), IPS Manager Express (IME) and Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (CS-MARS). The following links are for manual downloads.

Sensor Appliance Updates
IPS 4200-series sensors, IDSM2 Catalyst module, AIM-IPS module, ASA-AIP IPS modules

IOS IPS Updates
IOS IPS in Mainline and T-Train Releases prior to 12.4(11)T (Includes NEW Basic and Advanced Set)
IOS IPS in 12.4(11)T or later T-Train

New Product Announcements


IPS Engine Update 4 (E4) Scheduled for March 29, 2010


Cisco plans to release the next IPS Engine Update (E4) on March 29, 2010.  This engine release will be available for all currently supported platforms and software versions including 6.0(6), 6.2(2) and 7.0(2).  
New features in E4 include:  

  • IPS Appliances and Modules
  • P2P engine enhancements
  • META engine enhancements
  • Domain-name matching in Service.DNS

IOS IPS for Integrated Services Routers
  • New IOS IPS protocol decode engines

Important Information Regarding E4

After the release of Engine Update E4, all subsequent Cisco IPS Signature updates will only install on sensors running E4.  To ensure continued protection, users will be required to upgrade to E4 when it becomes available.  Support for IPS version 6.1 ended on 12/31/2009.  Any 6.1 users must upgrade to 6.2(2) or 7.0(2) to continue to receive signature updates after E4 is released.


Installing the E4 update is straightforward and requires no more effort than a signature update.  Users who wish to test the E4 update in their environment prior to the release date can take advantage of the E4 Open Beta described below.



Open Beta Announcement for IPS Engine Update 4 (E4)


Cisco is pleased to announce availability of open beta software for the E4 Engine Update. This update is being made available to allow you to familiarize yourself with the features of the E4 release and facilitate a smooth transition once E4 is released.  For more information on E4 please see the "Early Notification of IPS Engine Update 4 (E4)" section of this Bulletin.

Please note that although the E4 beta is a release candidate, the E4 Beta is not meant for production systems and cannot be upgraded to the final release version.

The beta version includes all E4 functionality with the following exceptions:

  • E4 beta releases cannot be upgraded (system will require re-image)
  • No signature updates will be released for the E4 beta release
  • The beta version cannot be installed via CSM, see README for CSM installation notes
  • Test systems must be on signature release S447 or lower to install E4 as an upgrade

E4 Engine Update Open Beta files including README are available at here.  Beta participation is subject to customer acceptance of Cisco's Multiple Use Beta Test Agreement (MUBTA) and approval by Cisco due to export restrictions.


IOS IPS Signature Subscription Licensing Change


Please note that routers running IOS 15.0(1)M1 or later release will need to have a valid IPS Signature Subscription license installed to be able to load signature package after April 15, 2010. IOS IPS Signature Subscription licenses require a current Cisco Services for IPS contract purchased for the router. License keys can be retrieved at Cisco.com/go/license or via the Cisco License Manger.

Detailed information on Cisco Services for IPS can be found here.



IOS IPS Compressed Update Package Availability


Beginning in April 2010, the IOS IPS Signature Update package will be posted in a compressed format in addition to the current un-compressed format.  The router will accept the compressed signature update and automatically decompress it when it is applied.


Announcing Availability of IPS Manager Express 7.0.2


Your favorite IPS tool got even better!

The IPS Manager Express version 7.0.2 from Cisco now supports management for up to 10 IPS devices on your network.
Cisco IPS Manager Express (IME) is a powerful and free all-in-one IPS management application designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. With one application, you can provision, monitor, troubleshoot, and generate reports for as many as ten Cisco IPS sensors.

For more details and download links, please visit www.cisco.com/go/ime.


End of Life and End of Sale Announcements
End of Sale and End of Life Announcement for Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 6.1

Cisco announces the end-of-sale and end-of life dates for Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 6.1. After December 14, 2009, signatures and engine updates will no longer be released for Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 6.1. Customers are encouraged to migrate to Sensor Software Version 6.2 or Sensor Software Version 7.0 with Global Correlation. Click here to download sensor software updates.

IPS Sensor Software v6.1 End of Sale Page on Cisco.com

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