CVE-2021-31800: Path Traversal
First published: Wed May 05 2021(Updated: )
Multiple path traversal vulnerabilities exist in smbserver.py in Impacket before 0.9.23. An attacker that connects to a running smbserver instance can list and write to arbitrary files via ../ directory traversal. This could potentially be abused to achieve arbitrary code execution by replacing /etc/shadow or an SSH authorized key.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/impacket | <0.9.23 | 0.9.23 |
| SecureAuth Impacket | <=0.9.22 | |
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedora | =33 | |
| Fedora | =34 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31800
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/commit/49c643bf66620646884ed141c94e5fdd85bcdd2f
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/blob/cb6d43a677c338db930bc4e9161620832c1ec624/impacket/smbserver.py#L2008
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/blob/cb6d43a677c338db930bc4e9161620832c1ec624/impacket/smbserver.py#L2958
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/blob/cb6d43a677c338db930bc4e9161620832c1ec624/impacket/smbserver.py#L3485
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/blob/cb6d43a677c338db930bc4e9161620832c1ec624/impacket/smbserver.py#L876
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/releases
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPXDPWCAPVX3UWYZ3N2T5OLBSBBUHJP6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KRV2C5DATXBHG6TF6CEEX54KZ75THQS3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UF56LYB27LHEIFJTFHU3M75NMNNK2SCG/
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/commit/99bd29e3995c254e2d6f6c2e3454e4271665955a
- https://github.com/SecureAuthCorp/impacket/releases/tag/impacket_0_9_23
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mj63-64x7-57xf (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UF56LYB27LHEIFJTFHU3M75NMNNK2SCG/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KRV2C5DATXBHG6TF6CEEX54KZ75THQS3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPXDPWCAPVX3UWYZ3N2T5OLBSBBUHJP6/
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/impacket/PYSEC-2021-17.yaml
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPXDPWCAPVX3UWYZ3N2T5OLBSBBUHJP6
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KRV2C5DATXBHG6TF6CEEX54KZ75THQS3
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UF56LYB27LHEIFJTFHU3M75NMNNK2SCG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31800?
CVE-2021-31800 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31800?
To mitigate CVE-2021-31800, upgrade Impacket to version 0.9.23 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-31800?
CVE-2021-31800 affects Impacket versions prior to 0.9.23 as well as Fedora versions 32, 33, and 34.
Can CVE-2021-31800 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2021-31800 can allow remote attackers to access and manipulate files on the server.
What specific component is vulnerable in CVE-2021-31800?
The vulnerability exists in the smbserver.py component of Impacket.
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