Information disclosure in Apache MINA SSHD



Published: 2023-10-03
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-35887
CWE-ID CWE-61
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Apache Mina SSHD
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) UNIX symbolic link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU81427

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35887

CWE-ID: CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure symlink following that lead to files outside the RootedFileSystem. A remote user can identify presence of files on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Mina SSHD: 1.0.0 - 2.9.2

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/b9qgtqvhnvgfpn0w1gz918p21p53tqk2


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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