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7.5
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CVE-2013-2186: Input Validation

First published: Sun Jun 16 2013(Updated: )

The DiskFileItem class in Apache Commons FileUpload, as used in Red Hat JBoss BRMS 5.3.1; JBoss Portal 4.3 CP07, 5.2.2, and 6.0.0; and Red Hat JBoss Web Server 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a NULL byte in a file name in a serialized instance.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload<1.3.1
1.3.1
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise BRMS Platform=5.3.1
Red Hat JBoss Portal=4.3.0-cp07
Red Hat JBoss Portal=5.2.2
Red Hat JBoss Portal=6.0.0
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server=1.0.2
Red Hat OpenShift<=3.1
Ubuntu=10.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2186?

    CVE-2013-2186 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote file writing by attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-2186?

    To fix CVE-2013-2186, upgrade to commons-fileupload version 1.3.1 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2013-2186?

    CVE-2013-2186 affects various versions of Apache Commons FileUpload used in Red Hat JBoss BRMS, JBoss Portal, and Red Hat JBoss Web Server.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2186?

    CVE-2013-2186 is classified as a poison null byte flaw that allows remote attackers to exploit file upload functionality.

  • Can CVE-2013-2186 impact my web server?

    Yes, if you are running affected versions of Red Hat JBoss Web Server, you are at risk of the vulnerabilities described in CVE-2013-2186.

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