critical
9.6
CWE
552 20
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5211: Input Validation

First published: Thu May 25 2017(Updated: )

Pivotal Spring Framework could allow a remote attacker to download arbitrary files, caused by a reflected file download attack. By using a specially crafted URL with a batch script extension, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to download a malicious response.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Security Directory Suite VA<=8.0.1-8.0.1.19
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.0
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.1
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.2
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.3
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.4
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.5
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.6
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.7
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.8
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.9
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.10
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.11
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.12
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.13
VMware Spring Framework=3.2.14
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.0
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.1
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.2
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.3
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.4
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.5
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.6
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.7
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.8
VMware Spring Framework=4.0.9
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.0
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.1
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.2
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.3
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.4
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.5
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.6
VMware Spring Framework=4.1.7
VMware Spring Framework=4.2.0
VMware Spring Framework=4.2.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
maven/org.springframework:spring-core<3.2.15
3.2.15
maven/org.springframework:spring-core>=4.2.0<4.2.2
4.2.2
maven/org.springframework:spring-core>=4.0.0<4.1.8
4.1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this Pivotal Spring Framework vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2015-5211.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2015-5211?

    CVE-2015-5211 has a severity rating of 9.6 (Critical).

  • Which versions of the Spring Framework are affected by CVE-2015-5211?

    The Spring Framework versions 3.2.0 to 3.2.14, 4.0.0 to 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 to 4.2.1 are affected.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2015-5211?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2015-5211 by crafting a URL with a malicious batch script extension, resulting in the download of arbitrary files.

  • Are there any references for more information about CVE-2015-5211?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2015-5211 at these references: 1. [IBM X-Force Exchange](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130673) 2. [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001693) 3. [Debian LTS Announce](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00012.html)

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