SB2020090813 - Security restrictions bypass in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)



SB2020090813 - Security restrictions bypass in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Published: September 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020090813
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1044)

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of attachments uploaded to reports in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). A remote attacker can upload file types that were disallowed by an administrator.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.