SB2011080101 - Arbitrary file upload Binarymoon TimThumb
Published: August 1, 2011 Updated: March 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011080101
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4106)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper storing of content in the cache directory when processing input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request containing a white-listed domain in the src parameter, upload a malicious PHP script and execute arbitrary PHP code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.