CVE-2014-2585: Input Validation

Published Mar 23, 2014
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Updated

ownCloud before 5.0.15 and 6.x before 6.0.2, when the fileexternal app is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to mount the local filesystem in the user's ownCloud via the mount configuration.

Affected Software

36 affected components
ownCloud ownCloud<=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.4
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.10
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.11
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.12
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.13
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud=6.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=6.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server<=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.4
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.10
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.11
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.12
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.13
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud Server=6.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=6.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ownCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ownCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.2

Event History

Mar 23, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Mar 24, 2014
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2585?

CVE-2014-2585 has a severity rating that emphasizes the risk of remote authenticated users mounting the local filesystem.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2585?

To fix CVE-2014-2585, upgrade to ownCloud version 5.0.15 or higher and 6.0.2 or higher.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2585?

CVE-2014-2585 affects ownCloud versions before 5.0.15 and 6.x before 6.0.2 with the file_external app enabled.

4

What can remote authenticated users do if CVE-2014-2585 is not patched?

If CVE-2014-2585 is not patched, remote authenticated users can mount the local filesystem in their ownCloud account.

5

Is the file_external app necessary for CVE-2014-2585 to be exploitable?

Yes, the file_external app must be enabled for CVE-2014-2585 to be exploitable.

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