CVE-2018-1047: Input Validation

Published Dec 21, 2017
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Updated

A flaw was found in Wildfly 9.x. A patch traversal vulnerability through the org.wildfly.extension.undertow.deployment.ServletResourceManager.getResource method could lead to information disclosure of arbitrary local files.

Upstrea bug:

https://issues.jboss.org/browse/WFLY-9620

References:

https://developer.jboss.org/thread/276826

Other sources

A flaw was found in Wildfly 9.x. A path traversal vulnerability through the org.wildfly.extension.undertow.deployment.ServletResourceManager.getResource method could lead to information disclosure of arbitrary local files.

MITRE

Affected Software

31 affected components
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.0
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.0-alpha1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.0-beta1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.0-beta2
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.0-cr1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.0-cr2
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=9.0.2
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-alpha1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-alpha2
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-alpha3
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-alpha4
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-alpha5
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-alpha6
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-beta1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-beta2
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-cr1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-cr2
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-cr3
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-cr4
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.0.0-cr5
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.1.0
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=10.1.0-cr1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=11.0.0
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=11.0.0-alpha1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=11.0.0-beta1
redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server=11.0.0-cr1
redhat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=7.1.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0

Event History

Dec 21, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1047?

CVE-2018-1047 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1047?

To mitigate CVE-2018-1047, upgrade to a patched version of Red Hat JBoss WildFly Application Server, specifically versions 9.0.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Red Hat JBoss WildFly Application Server are affected by CVE-2018-1047?

Affected versions of Red Hat JBoss WildFly Application Server include 9.0.0, 9.0.0-alpha1, 9.0.0-beta1, 9.0.0-beta2, 9.0.0-cr1, 9.0.0-cr2, and specific versions of 10.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1047?

CVE-2018-1047 is a path traversal vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access to arbitrary local files on the server.

5

Is CVE-2018-1047 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-1047 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disclose sensitive information.

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