VDB-94540 · CVE-2015-3271 · BID 95020

Apache Tika 1.9 tika-server File information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Tika 1.9. The affected element is an unknown function of the component tika-server. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure (File). This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-3271. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Tika 1.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component tika-server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (File). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Apache Tika server (aka tika-server) in Apache Tika 1.9 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the HTTP fileUrl header.

The bug was discovered 08/13/2015. The weakness was published 12/15/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-3271 since 04/10/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/09/2019). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 490 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95020†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Name: File
Class: Information disclosure / File
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 801940
OpenVAS Name: Apache Tika Server fileUrl Header Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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04/10/2015 🔍
08/13/2015 +125 days 🔍
12/15/2016 +490 days 🔍
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12/16/2016 +1 days 🔍
07/09/2019 +935 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-3271 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3271
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94540
SecurityFocus: 95020 - Apache Tika CVE-2015-3271 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2016 15:37
Updated: 07/09/2019 12:04
Changes: 12/16/2016 15:37 (63), 07/09/2019 12:04 (4)
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