Apache Struts up to 1.3.10 Multithreading ActionServlet.java memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apache Struts up to 1.3.10. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file ActionServlet.java of the component Multithreading. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-1181. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts up to 1.3.10 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file ActionServlet.java of the component Multithreading. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 mishandles multithreaded access to an ActionForm instance, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (unexpected memory access) via a multipart request, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899.

The weakness was released 07/04/2016 with Oracle (Website). The advisory is shared at jvn.jp. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-1181 since 12/26/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 99528 (Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2017 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371195 (IBM Websphere Portal Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability(swg21988770)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 11 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (99528) and SecurityFocus (BID 91787†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-76354, VDB-78584, VDB-78603 and VDB-78601. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 99528
Nessus Name: Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2017 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 802423
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 Nov16 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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12/26/2015 🔍
07/04/2016 +191 days 🔍
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07/15/2016 +10 days 🔍
04/18/2017 +277 days 🔍
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08/26/2022 +1953 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: eda3a79907ed8fcb0387a0496d0cb14332f250e8
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88601
SecurityFocus: 91787 - Oracle July 2016 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1036056

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Created: 07/05/2016 09:46
Updated: 08/26/2022 14:36
Changes: 07/05/2016 09:46 (55), 02/16/2019 15:19 (26), 08/26/2022 14:36 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:DBF:103

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