CVE-2023-37480: Fides Webserver Vulnerable to Zip Bomb File Uploads
First published: Tue Jul 18 2023(Updated: )
### Impact The Fides webserver is vulnerable to a type of Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Attackers can exploit a weakness in the connector template upload feature to upload a malicious zip bomb file, resulting in resource exhaustion and service unavailability for all users of the Fides webserver. This vulnerability affects Fides versions `2.11.0` through `2.15.1`. Exploitation is limited to users with elevated privileges with the `CONNECTOR_TEMPLATE_REGISTER` scope, which includes root users and users with the owner role. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in Fides version `2.16.0`. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to secure their systems against this threat. ### Workarounds There is no known workaround to remediate this vulnerability without upgrading. If an attack occurs, the impact can be mitigated by manually or automatically restarting the affected container. ### References More information about this type of vulnerability can be found at the following links: - https://www.bamsoftware.com/hacks/zipbomb/ - https://python-security.readthedocs.io/security.html#archives-and-zip-bomb-cve-2019-9674
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethyca Fides | >=2.11.0<2.16.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ethyca/fides/commit/5aea738463960d81821c11ae7ade1d627a46bf32
- https://github.com/ethyca/fides/security/advisories/GHSA-g95c-2jgm-hqc6
- https://github.com/ethyca/fides/releases/tag/2.16.0
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37480
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g95c-2jgm-hqc6 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-37480?
CVE-2023-37480 is a vulnerability in the Fides webserver that allows attackers to upload a malicious zip bomb file, resulting in resource exhaustion and service unavailability.
How does CVE-2023-37480 impact Fides?
CVE-2023-37480 allows for a type of Denial of Service (DoS) attack, which can lead to service unavailability for all users of the Fides webserver.
Which versions of Fides are affected by CVE-2023-37480?
Fides versions 2.11.0 to 2.16.0 are affected by CVE-2023-37480.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-37480?
CVE-2023-37480 has a severity value of 4.9, which is considered medium.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-37480?
To mitigate CVE-2023-37480, update Fides to version 2.16.0 or higher.
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