CVE-2016-4800
First published: Thu Apr 13 2017(Updated: )
The path normalization mechanism in PathResource class in Eclipse Jetty 9.3.x before 9.3.9 on Windows allows remote attackers to bypass protected resource restrictions and other security constraints via a URL with certain escaped characters, related to backslashes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.0 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.0-m0 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.0-m1 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.0-maintenance2 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.0-rc0 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.0-rc1 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.1 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.2 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.3 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.4 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.4-rc0 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.4-rc1 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.5 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.6 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.7 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.7-rc0 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.7-rc1 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.8 | |
| Mortbay Jetty | =9.3.8-rc0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- http://dev.eclipse.org/mhonarc/lists/jetty-announce/msg00092.html
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2016-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90945
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-362
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190307-0006/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4800?
CVE-2016-4800 has a medium severity level as it allows attackers to bypass resource protection.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4800?
To fix CVE-2016-4800, upgrade to Eclipse Jetty version 9.3.9 or later.
Which versions of Eclipse Jetty are affected by CVE-2016-4800?
CVE-2016-4800 affects Eclipse Jetty versions 9.3.0 through 9.3.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4800?
CVE-2016-4800 is a path normalization vulnerability affecting protected resources.
Can CVE-2016-4800 be exploited on operating systems other than Windows?
CVE-2016-4800 specifically targets Eclipse Jetty running on Windows systems.
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