CVE-2014-3088
First published: Tue Jul 01 2014(Updated: )
stconf.nsf in IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.1 relies on the client to validate the file format used in wAttach?OpenForm multipart/form-data POST requests, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended upload restrictions by modifying the Content-Type header and file extension, as demonstrated by replacing a text/plain .txt upload with an application/octet-stream .exe upload.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Sametime Meeting Server | =8.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3088?
CVE-2014-3088 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote authenticated users to bypass file upload restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3088?
To fix CVE-2014-3088, ensure that file format validation is properly implemented on the server side, regardless of client inputs.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-3088?
CVE-2014-3088 affects IBM Sametime Meeting Server version 8.5.1.
Can CVE-2014-3088 lead to arbitrary file upload?
Yes, CVE-2014-3088 can lead to arbitrary file upload due to improper validation of the file format.
Is CVE-2014-3088 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-3088 is exploitable remotely by authenticated users through crafted multipart/form-data POST requests.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/source
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm sametime meeting server
- version/ibm sametime meeting server/8.5.1