Vulnerability Description
Under some situations, the Spring Framework 4.2.0 to 4.2.1, 4.0.0 to 4.1.7, 3.2.0 to 3.2.14 and older unsupported versions is vulnerable to a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. The attack involves a malicious user crafting a URL with a batch script extension that results in the response being downloaded rather than rendered and also includes some input reflected in the response.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Spring Framework | 3.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-5211Vendor Advisory
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Reflected-File-Download---A-ExploitTechnical Description
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-5211Vendor Advisory
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Reflected-File-Download---A-ExploitTechnical Description
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5211?
CVE-2015-5211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Under some situations, the Spring Framework 4.2.0 to 4.2.1, 4.0.0 to 4.1.7, 3.2.0 to 3.2.14 and older unsupported versions is vulnerable to a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. The attack involves ...
How severe is CVE-2015-5211?
CVE-2015-5211 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Spring Framework, Debian Debian Linux.