SB2018111406 - Unrestricted upload of files in .NET Core



SB2018111406 - Unrestricted upload of files in .NET Core

Published: November 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018111406
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8416)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary files to the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing file uploads within .NET Core. A remote attacker can upload arbitrary file to a limited number of location on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.