Vulnerabilities > CVE-2011-5057 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Apache Struts
Attack vector
UNKNOWN Attack complexity
UNKNOWN Privileges required
UNKNOWN Confidentiality impact
UNKNOWN Integrity impact
UNKNOWN Availability impact
UNKNOWN Summary
Apache Struts 2.3.1.2 and earlier, 2.3.19-2.3.23, provides interfaces that do not properly restrict access to collections such as the session and request collections, which might allow remote attackers to modify run-time data values via a crafted parameter to an application that implements an affected interface, as demonstrated by the SessionAware, RequestAware, ApplicationAware, ServletRequestAware, ServletResponseAware, and ParameterAware interfaces. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this report because of an "easy work-around in existing apps by configuring the interceptor."
Vulnerable Configurations
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
- Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
- Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
- Blue Boxing This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
- Restful Privilege Elevation Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
- Target Programs with Elevated Privileges This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.
Exploit-Db
| description | Apache Struts 2.0.9/2.1.8 Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability. CVE-2011-5057. Remote exploits for multiple platform |
| id | EDB-ID:36426 |
| last seen | 2016-02-04 |
| modified | 2011-12-07 |
| published | 2011-12-07 |
| reporter | Hisato Killing |
| source | https://www.exploit-db.com/download/36426/ |
| title | Apache Struts 2.0.9/2.1.8 Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability |
Nessus
| NASL family | VMware ESX Local Security Checks |
| NASL id | VMWARE_VMSA-2012-0013.NASL |
| description | a. vCenter and ESX update to JRE 1.6.0 Update 31 The Oracle (Sun) JRE is updated to version 1.6.0_31, which addresses multiple security issues. Oracle has documented the CVE identifiers that are addressed by this update in the Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory of February 2012. b. vCenter Update Manager update to JRE 1.5.0 Update 36 The Oracle (Sun) JRE is updated to 1.5.0_36 to address multiple security issues. Oracle has documented the CVE identifiers that are addressed in JRE 1.5.0_36 in the Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory for June 2012. c. Update to ESX/ESXi userworld OpenSSL library The ESX/ESXi userworld OpenSSL library is updated from version 0.9.8p to version 0.9.8t to resolve multiple security issues. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2010-4180, CVE-2010-4252, CVE-2011-0014, CVE-2011-4108, CVE-2011-4109, CVE-2011-4576, CVE-2011-4577, CVE-2011-4619, and CVE-2012-0050 to these issues. d. Update to ESX service console OpenSSL RPM The service console OpenSSL RPM is updated to version 0.9.8e-22.el5_8.3 to resolve a security issue. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2012-2110 to this issue. e. Update to ESX service console kernel The ESX service console kernel is updated to resolve multiple security issues. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2011-1833, CVE-2011-2484, CVE-2011-2496, CVE-2011-3188, CVE-2011-3209, CVE-2011-3363, CVE-2011-4110, CVE-2011-1020, CVE-2011-4132, CVE-2011-4324, CVE-2011-4325, CVE-2012-0207, CVE-2011-2699, and CVE-2012-1583 to these issues. f. Update to ESX service console Perl RPM The ESX service console Perl RPM is updated to perl-5.8.8.32.1.8999.vmw to resolve multiple security issues. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2010-2761, CVE-2010-4410, and CVE-2011-3597 to these issues. g. Update to ESX service console libxml2 RPMs The ESX service console libmxl2 RPMs are updated to libxml2-2.6.26-2.1.15.el5_8.2 and libxml2-python-2.6.26-2.1.15.el5_8.2 to resolve a security issue. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2012-0841 to this issue. h. Update to ESX service console glibc RPM The ESX service console glibc RPM is updated to version glibc-2.5-81.el5_8.1 to resolve multiple security issues. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2009-5029, CVE-2009-5064, CVE-2010-0830, CVE-2011-1089, CVE-2011-4609, and CVE-2012-0864 to these issue. i. Update to ESX service console GnuTLS RPM The ESX service console GnuTLS RPM is updated to version 1.4.1-7.el5_8.2 to resolve multiple security issues. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2011-4128, CVE-2012-1569, and CVE-2012-1573 to these issues. j. Update to ESX service console popt, rpm, rpm-libs, and rpm-python RPMS The ESX service console popt, rpm, rpm-libs, and rpm-python RPMS are updated to the following versions to resolve multiple security issues : - popt-1.10.2.3-28.el5_8 - rpm-4.4.2.3-28.el5_8 - rpm-libs-4.4.2.3-28.el5_8 - rpm-python-4.4.2.3-28.el5_8 The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2012-0060, CVE-2012-0061, and CVE-2012-0815 to these issues. k. Vulnerability in third-party Apache Struts component The version of Apache Struts in vCenter Operations has been updated to 2.3.4 which addresses an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a denial of service by overwriting arbitrary files without authentication. The attacker would need to be on the same network as the system where vCOps is installed. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2012-0393 to this issue. Note: Apache struts 2.3.4 addresses the following issues as well : CVE-2011-5057, CVE-2012-0391, CVE-2012-0392, CVE-2012-0394. It was found that these do not affect vCOps. VMware would like to thank Alexander Minozhenko from ERPScan for reporting this issue to us. |
| last seen | 2020-06-01 |
| modified | 2020-06-02 |
| plugin id | 61747 |
| published | 2012-08-31 |
| reporter | This script is Copyright (C) 2012-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof. |
| source | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/61747 |
| title | VMSA-2012-0013 : VMware vSphere and vCOps updates to third-party libraries |
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References
- http://codesecure.blogspot.com/2011/12/struts-2-session-tampering-via.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47109
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-2264
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3631
- http://codesecure.blogspot.com/2011/12/struts-2-session-tampering-via.html
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3631
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-2264
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47109