CVE-2020-16144: Medium severity owncloud files antivirus vulnerability

Published Feb 9, 2021
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Updated

When using an object storage like S3 as the file store, when a user creates a public link to a folder where anonymous users can upload files, and another user uploads a virus the files antivirus app would detect the virus but fails to delete it due to permission issues. This affects the filesantivirus component versions before 0.15.2 for ownCloud.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ownCloud files antivirus<0.15.2

Event History

Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-16144?

CVE-2020-16144 is a vulnerability that affects Owncloud Files Antivirus versions up to 0.15.2.

2

How does CVE-2020-16144 affect the user?

CVE-2020-16144 allows anonymous users to upload files with viruses to a publicly accessible folder, and the antivirus app fails to delete the virus due to permission issues.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16144?

The severity of CVE-2020-16144 is medium, with a severity value of 5.7.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-16144?

To fix CVE-2020-16144, update to a version of Owncloud Files Antivirus that is higher than 0.15.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16144?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-16144 in the [Owncloud security advisories](https://owncloud.com/security-advisories/files-antivirus-doesnt-delete-virus-if-uploaded-through-public-link/).

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