VDB-113145 · CVE-2016-5397 · RHSA-2018:2669

Apache Thrift up to 0.9.3 Go Client Library command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apache Thrift up to 0.9.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component Go Client Library. Performing a manipulation results in command injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-5397. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Thrift up to 0.9.3. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component Go Client Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Apache Thrift Go client library exposed the potential during code generation for command injection due to using an external formatting tool. Affected Apache Thrift 0.9.3 and older, Fixed in Apache Thrift 0.10.0.

The bug was discovered 08/04/2016. The weakness was published 02/12/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at mail-archives.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-5397 since 06/10/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 557 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 0.10.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 103025†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Thrift

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Thrift 0.10.0

Timelineinfo

06/10/2016 🔍
08/04/2016 +55 days 🔍
02/12/2018 +557 days 🔍
02/12/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/12/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/13/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/06/2023 +1819 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: RHSA-2018:2669
Researcher: Jake Farrell
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-5397 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5397
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113145
SecurityFocus: 103025 - Apache Thrift CVE-2016-5397 Remote Command Injection Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2018 09:16
Updated: 02/06/2023 12:59
Changes: 02/13/2018 09:16 (61), 01/04/2020 08:10 (3), 02/03/2021 08:51 (2), 02/06/2023 12:59 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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