CVE-2015-3271: Infoleak
First published: Thu Dec 15 2016(Updated: )
Apache Tika provides optional functionality to run itself as a web service to allow remote use. When used in this manner, it's possible for a 3rd party to pass a 'fileUrl' header to the Apache Tika Server (tika-server) before version 1.10. This header lets a remote client request that the server fetches content from the URL provided, including files from the server's local filesystem. Depending on the file permissions set on the local filesystem, this could be used to return sensitive content from the server machine. This vulnerability only exists if you are running the tika-server version 1.9, and you allow un-trusted access to the tika-server URL. Usage of Apache Tika as a standard library is not affected.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tika | =1.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3271?
CVE-2015-3271 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3271?
To mitigate CVE-2015-3271, upgrade Apache Tika to version 1.10 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3271?
CVE-2015-3271 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of the 'fileUrl' header.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3271?
CVE-2015-3271 affects users of Apache Tika version 1.9 when running as a web service.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-3271?
The impact of CVE-2015-3271 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server by exploiting the 'fileUrl' header.
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