SB2012010806 - Remote code execution in Apache Struts

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SB2012010806 - Remote code execution in Apache Struts

Published: January 8, 2012 Updated: December 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012010806
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0391)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts when interpreting parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References