VDB-248529 · CVE-2023-6562 · GHSA-g6qc-fhcq-vhf9

Kakadu SDK up to 8.3 JPX Fragment List path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Kakadu SDK up to 8.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component JPX Fragment List. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-6562. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Kakadu SDK up to 8.3. This affects an unknown functionality of the component JPX Fragment List. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

JPX Fragment List (flst) box vulnerability in Kakadu 7.9 allows an attacker to exfiltrate local and remote files reachable by a server if the server allows the attacker to upload a specially-crafted the image that is displayed back to the attacker.

The weakness was shared 12/20/2023 as GHSA-g6qc-fhcq-vhf9. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-6562 since 12/06/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 8.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Kakadu

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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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: SDK 8.4

Timelineinfo

12/06/2023 🔍
12/20/2023 +14 days 🔍
12/20/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/20/2023 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-g6qc-fhcq-vhf9
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-6562 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-6562
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248529

Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2023 15:24
Changes: 12/20/2023 15:24 (51)
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