Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of javax.servlet.context.tempdir in Apache Commons FileUpload 1.0 through 1.2.2 uses the /tmp directory for uploaded files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via an unspecified symlink attack.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Commons Fileupload | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-03/0035.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144050155601375&w=2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/90906
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58326
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-39
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-03/0035.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144050155601375&w=2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/90906
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58326
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-39
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0248?
CVE-2013-0248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The default configuration of javax.servlet.context.tempdir in Apache Commons FileUpload 1.0 through 1.2.2 uses the /tmp directory for uploaded files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary fi...
How severe is CVE-2013-0248?
CVE-2013-0248 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Commons Fileupload.