CVE-2014-7816: Path Traversal

Published Oct 27, 2014
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in JBoss Undertow 1.0.x before 1.0.17, 1.1.x before 1.1.0.CR5, and 1.2.x before 1.2.0.Beta3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a resource URI.

Other sources

IssueDescription:

It was discovered that Undertow, when running on Microsoft Windows, is vulnerable to a directory traversal flaw. A remote attacker could use this flaw to read arbitrary files that are accessible to the user running the Java process.

Red Hat

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/undertow<1.0.17.
1.0.17.
redhat/undertow<1.2.0.
1.2.0.
redhat/undertow<1.1.0.
1.1.0.
redhat undertow<=1.0.16
redhat undertow<=1.1.0
redhat undertow<=1.2.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 1, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7816?

CVE-2014-7816 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its directory traversal risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-7816?

To fix CVE-2014-7816, upgrade JBoss Undertow to version 1.0.17 or later, 1.1.0.CR5 or later, or 1.2.0.Beta3 or later.

3

Which versions of JBoss Undertow are affected by CVE-2014-7816?

JBoss Undertow versions prior to 1.0.17, 1.1.0.CR5, and 1.2.0.Beta3 are affected by CVE-2014-7816.

4

Can CVE-2014-7816 impact Windows systems?

Yes, CVE-2014-7816 specifically allows directory traversal on JBoss Undertow when running on Windows.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-7816?

CVE-2014-7816 is a directory traversal vulnerability that enables remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

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