Arbitrary file overwrite in Apache Commons FileUpload
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2013-2186 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apache Commons FileUpload Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU81098
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2186
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing file names with a NULL byte within the DiskFileItem class. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted file with a NULL byte in its name and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
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Vulnerable software versionsApache Commons FileUpload: 1.0 - 1.2.1
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00008.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00033.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00050.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1428.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1429.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1430.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1442.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1448.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/55716
http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2029-1
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2827
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63174
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88133
http://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2014-10-01
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-23
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
