SB2013102803 - Arbitrary file overwrite in Apache Commons FileUpload

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SB2013102803 - Arbitrary file overwrite in Apache Commons FileUpload

Published: October 28, 2013 Updated: September 25, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2013102803
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2186)

The 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References