VDB-63776 · CVE-2013-0248 · BID 58326

Apache Commons FileUpload up to 1.0 Default Configuration javax.servlet.context.tempdir access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Commons FileUpload up to 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file javax.servlet.context.tempdir of the component Default Configuration. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2013-0248. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Commons FileUpload up to 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file javax.servlet.context.tempdir of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of javax.servlet.context.tempdir in Apache Commons FileUpload 1.0 through 1.2.2 uses the /tmp directory for uploaded files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via an unspecified symlink attack.

The weakness was released 03/15/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-0248 since 12/06/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/06/2018). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370183 (HP Systems Insight Manager Multiple Vulnerabilities).

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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 58326†) and OSVDB (90906†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-21337, VDB-74045, VDB-74047 and VDB-74053. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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12/06/2012 🔍
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03/24/2015 +739 days 🔍
02/06/2018 +1050 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
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CVE: CVE-2013-0248 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63776
SecurityFocus: 58326
OSVDB: 90906

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 02/06/2018 09:00
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (51), 02/06/2018 09:00 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:054:103

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