CVE-2020-12846: Malicious File Upload

Published Jun 3, 2020
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Updated

Zimbra before 8.8.15 Patch 10 and 9.x before 9.0.0 Patch 3 allows remote code execution via an avatar file. There is potential abuse of /service/upload servlet in the webmail subsystem. A user can upload executable files (exe,sh,bat,jar) in the Contact section of the mailbox as an avatar image for a contact. A user will receive a "Corrupt File" error, but the file is still uploaded and stored locally in /opt/zimbra/data/tmp/upload/, leaving it open to possible remote execution.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite<8.8.15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p1
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p2
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p3
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p4
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p5
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p6
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p7
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p8
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p9
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p1
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p2

Event History

Jun 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:21 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-12846.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-12846?

The severity level of CVE-2020-12846 is high with a value of 8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-12846?

Zimbra before 8.8.15 Patch 10 and 9.x before 9.0.0 Patch 3 are affected by CVE-2020-12846.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12846?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12846 by uploading executable files (exe, sh, bat, jar) as an avatar image in the Contact section of the mailbox.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-12846?

To fix CVE-2020-12846, update Zimbra to version 8.8.15 Patch 10 or 9.x Patch 3 or later.

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