IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 Request path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation with the input /../ as part of Request results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-1548. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 (Business Process Management Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with the input value /../ leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 131288.

The bug was discovered 11/29/2017. The weakness was released 12/11/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-1548 since 11/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/26/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102187†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-107321 and VDB-110333. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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11/30/2016 🔍
11/20/2017 +355 days 🔍
11/29/2017 +9 days 🔍
12/11/2017 +12 days 🔍
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12/12/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/26/2021 +1141 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM, Eduardo Naranjo Pessota.
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-1548 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1548
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110481
X-Force: 131288
SecurityFocus: 102187 - IBM Sterling File Gateway Directory Traversal and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2017 07:57
Updated: 01/26/2021 17:03
Changes: 12/12/2017 07:57 (63), 12/13/2019 17:49 (4), 01/26/2021 16:56 (2), 01/26/2021 17:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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