CVE-2013-6955: Critical severity Synology Diskstation Manager vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2014
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Updated

webman/imageSelector.cgi in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) 4.0 before 4.0-2259, 4.2 before 4.2-3243, and 4.3 before 4.3-3810 Update 1 allows remote attackers to append data to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a pathname in the SLICEUPLOAD X-TMP-FILE HTTP header.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.0
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.2
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.3
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.3-3810
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.0
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.2
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.3
Synology Diskstation Manager=4.3-3810

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0-2259
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2-3243
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3-3810 Update 1

Event History

Jan 9, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6955?

CVE-2013-6955 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6955?

To fix CVE-2013-6955, update your Synology DiskStation Manager to version 4.0-2259 or later, 4.2-3243 or later, or 4.3-3810 Update 1 or later.

3

What versions of Synology DiskStation Manager are affected by CVE-2013-6955?

CVE-2013-6955 affects Synology DiskStation Manager versions 4.0, 4.2, and 4.3 before their respective updates.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2013-6955?

CVE-2013-6955 can be exploited through a remote attack that allows for arbitrary file modifications and code execution.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2013-6955 if an update cannot be applied immediately?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2013-6955, so immediate update is the best solution.

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