Path traversal in Oracle Communications Contacts Server



Published: 2022-04-22
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-29425
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Oracle Communications Contacts Server
Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU52252

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29425

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error within the FileNameUtils.normalize method when processing directory traversal sequences, such as "//../foo", or "\..foo". A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and verify files availability in the parent folder.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Communications Contacts Server: 8.0.0.6.0

External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html?904645


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.



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