MediaWiki up to 1.22.1 pdfhandler_body.php input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MediaWiki. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file pdfhandler_body.php. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-1610. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MediaWiki (Content Management System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file pdfhandler_body.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

MediaWiki 1.22.x before 1.22.2, 1.21.x before 1.21.5 and 1.19.x before 1.19.11, when DjVu or PDF file upload support is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the page parameter to includes/media/DjVu.php; (2) the w parameter (aka width field) to thumb.php, which is not properly handled by includes/media/PdfHandler_body.php; and possibly unspecified vectors in (3) includes/media/Bitmap.php and (4) includes/media/ImageHandler.php.

The weakness was released 01/28/2014 by Netanel Rubin as MediaWiki Security Releases: 1.22.2, 1.21.5 and 1.19.11 as confirmed posting (Mailing List). The advisory is available at lists.wikimedia.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-1610 since 01/19/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by @u0x in Ruby and been published 4 days after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. By approaching the search of inurl:pdfhandler_body.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72618 (MediaWiki thumb.php 'w' Parameter Remote Shell Command Injection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12832 (MediaWiki DjVu and PDF File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.19.11, 1.21.5 or 1.22.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at bugzilla.wikimedia.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 23869.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90808), Exploit-DB (31329), Tenable (72618), SecurityFocus (BID 65223†) and OSVDB (102631†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-12125. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
Author: @u0x
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Nessus ID: 72618
Nessus Name: MediaWiki thumb.php 'w' Parameter Remote Shell Command Injection
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OpenVAS ID: 702891
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2891-1 (mediawiki, mediawiki-extensions - security update
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MetaSploit ID: mediawiki_thumb.rb
MetaSploit Name: ManageEngine Security Manager Plus 5.5 Build 5505 SQL Injection
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D2Sec: http://www.d2sec.com/exploits/mediawiki_thumb.php_page_parameter_remote_shell_command_injection.html

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.19.11/1.21.5/1.22.2
Suricata ID: 2018168
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Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: MediaWiki Security Releases: 1.22.2, 1.21.5 and 1.19.11
Researcher: Netanel Rubin
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1610 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1610
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12126

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X-Force: 90808
SecurityFocus: 65223 - MediaWiki Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 56695 - MediaWiki Two Code Execution Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 102631
SecurityTracker: 1029707
Vulnerability Center: 43129 - MediaWiki Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via Shell Metacharacters, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/31/2014 12:22
Updated: 12/20/2024 06:27
Changes: 01/31/2014 12:22 (86), 01/29/2018 16:07 (15), 06/08/2021 21:23 (3), 06/08/2021 21:38 (1), 12/20/2024 06:27 (16)
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