CVE-2018-1797: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using Enterprise bundle Archives (EBA) could allow a local attacker to traverse directories on the system. By persuading a victim to extract a specially-crafted ZIP archive containing "dot dot slash" sequences (../), an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write to arbitrary files on the system. Note: This vulnerability is known as "Zip-Slip". IBM X-Force ID: 149427.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | >=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.45 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | >=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.15 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | >=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.14 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | >=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1797?
CVE-2018-1797 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1797?
To fix CVE-2018-1797, upgrade to the latest supported version of IBM WebSphere Application Server.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1797?
CVE-2018-1797 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2018-1797 facilitate?
CVE-2018-1797 facilitates directory traversal attacks by allowing a local attacker to access restricted directories.
What are the implications of CVE-2018-1797 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-1797 could allow an attacker to read sensitive files on the server.
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