Improper file type validation in Adobe Experience Manager - CVE-2017-3108
Published: August 8, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7698
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3108
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Adobe
Affected software:
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to file type validation error when uploading files. A remote attacker can bypass validation process and upload malicious file on vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-3108
Install the following patches to resolve this vulnerability:
Hotfix 16617 for 6.0.0 version 1.2
Cumulative Fix Pack for 6.1 SP2 - AEM-6.1-SP2-CFP3
Cumulative Fix Pack for 6.2 SP1 - AEM-6.2-SP1-CFP4
Hotfix 16617 for 6.0.0 version 1.2
Cumulative Fix Pack for 6.1 SP2 - AEM-6.1-SP2-CFP3
Cumulative Fix Pack for 6.2 SP1 - AEM-6.2-SP1-CFP4