What is the severity of CVE-2013-0248?

CVE-2013-0248 has a medium severity level due to its potential exploitation via symlink attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0248?

To fix CVE-2013-0248, configure the tempdir to a secure, non-writable directory instead of the default /tmp.

Which versions of Apache Commons FileUpload are affected by CVE-2013-0248?

CVE-2013-0248 affects versions 1.0 through 1.2.2 of Apache Commons FileUpload.

What kind of attack does CVE-2013-0248 enable?

CVE-2013-0248 enables local users to perform a symlink attack, allowing them to overwrite arbitrary files.

Is CVE-2013-0248 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2013-0248 is a local vulnerability, as it requires local system access to exploit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-0248

low

3.3

CWE

264

15/3/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-0248

First published: Fri Mar 15 2013(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Commons FileUpload	=1.0
Apache Commons FileUpload	=1.1
Apache Commons FileUpload	=1.1.1
Apache Commons FileUpload	=1.2
Apache Commons FileUpload	=1.2.1
Apache Commons FileUpload	=1.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0248?
CVE-2013-0248 has a medium severity level due to its potential exploitation via symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0248?
To fix CVE-2013-0248, configure the tempdir to a secure, non-writable directory instead of the default /tmp.
Which versions of Apache Commons FileUpload are affected by CVE-2013-0248?
CVE-2013-0248 affects versions 1.0 through 1.2.2 of Apache Commons FileUpload.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-0248 enable?
CVE-2013-0248 enables local users to perform a symlink attack, allowing them to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2013-0248 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2013-0248 is a local vulnerability, as it requires local system access to exploit.

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