Vulnerability Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using Enterprise bundle Archives (EBA) could allow a local attacker to traverse directories on the system. By persuading a victim to extract a specially-crafted ZIP archive containing "dot dot slash" sequences (../), an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write to arbitrary files on the system. Note: This vulnerability is known as "Zip-Slip". IBM X-Force ID: 149427.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105982Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042146Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149427VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730699PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105982Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042146Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149427VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730699PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1797?
CVE-2018-1797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using Enterprise bundle Archives (EBA) could allow a local attacker to traverse directories on the system. By persuading a victim to extract a s...
How severe is CVE-2018-1797?
CVE-2018-1797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.