CVE-2013-2185: Input Validation
First published: Sun Jan 19 2014(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** The readObject method in the DiskFileItem class in Apache Tomcat and JBoss Web, as used in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.1.0 and Red Hat JBoss Portal 6.0.0, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a NULL byte in a file name in a serialized instance, a similar issue to CVE-2013-2186. NOTE: this issue is reportedly disputed by the Apache Tomcat team, although Red Hat considers it a vulnerability. The dispute appears to regard whether it is the responsibility of applications to avoid providing untrusted data to be deserialized, or whether this class should inherently protect against this issue.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tomcat | <=7.0.39 | |
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =6.1.0 | |
| Red Hat JBoss Portal | =6.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2185?
CVE-2013-2185 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote attackers to manipulate file writes.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2185?
To mitigate CVE-2013-2185, upgrade to the latest versions of Apache Tomcat or Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform that address this issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-2185?
CVE-2013-2185 affects Apache Tomcat versions up to 7.0.39 and both Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.1.0 and JBoss Portal 6.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2185?
CVE-2013-2185 is a file write vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling of NULL bytes in file names.
Can CVE-2013-2185 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2185 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to write to arbitrary files.
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