CVE-2017-3163: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Feb 15 2017(Updated: )
When using the Index Replication feature, Apache Solr nodes can pull index files from a master/leader node using an HTTP API which accepts a file name. However, Solr before 5.5.4 and 6.x before 6.4.1 did not validate the file name, hence it was possible to craft a special request involving path traversal, leaving any file readable to the Solr server process exposed. Solr servers protected and restricted by firewall rules and/or authentication would not be at risk since only trusted clients and users would gain direct HTTP access.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Solr | <=5.5.3 | |
| Apache Solr | =6.0.0 | |
| Apache Solr | =6.0.1 | |
| Apache Solr | =6.1.0 | |
| Apache Solr | =6.2.0 | |
| Apache Solr | =6.2.1 | |
| Apache Solr | =6.3.0 | |
| Apache Solr | =6.4.0 | |
| debian/lucene-solr | 3.6.2+dfsg-20+deb10u2 3.6.2+dfsg-24 3.6.2+dfsg-26 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1447
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1448
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1449
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1450
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1451
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a6a33a186f293f9f9aecf3bd39c76252bfc49a79de4321dd2a53b488@%3Csolr-user.lucene.apache.org%3E
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4124
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-10031
- https://github.com/apache/lucene-solr/commit/ae789c252687dc8a18bfdb677f2e6cd14570e4db
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-3163
- http://lucene.472066.n3.nabble.com/SECURITY-CVE-2017-3163-Apache-Solr-ReplicationHandler-path-traversal-attack-td4320619.html
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/jboss_notes
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1454783
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a6a33a186f293f9f9aecf3bd39c76252bfc49a79de4321dd2a53b488%40%3Csolr-user.lucene.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3163?
CVE-2017-3163 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access on Apache Solr nodes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3163?
To fix CVE-2017-3163, upgrade Apache Solr to version 5.5.4 or higher, or to version 6.4.1 or higher.
Which versions of Apache Solr are affected by CVE-2017-3163?
Apache Solr versions prior to 5.5.4 and 6.x before 6.4.1 are affected by CVE-2017-3163.
What is the impact of not addressing CVE-2017-3163?
Not addressing CVE-2017-3163 could allow attackers to exploit path traversal vulnerabilities to access sensitive files on the server.
Is CVE-2017-3163 specific to any configuration of Apache Solr?
CVE-2017-3163 specifically affects instances of Apache Solr utilizing the Index Replication feature without proper input validation.
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