REDHAT-BUG-1534343: Path Traversal

Published Jan 15, 2018
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Updated

It was found that the AJP connector in undertow does not use the ALLOWENCODEDSLASH option and thus allow the the slash / anti-slash characters encoded in the url which may lead to path traversal and result in the information disclosure of arbitrary local files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Undertow Undertow

Event History

Jan 15, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1534343?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1534343 is considered high due to the potential for path traversal and information disclosure.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1534343?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1534343, you need to update the Undertow connector configuration to use the ALLOW_ENCODED_SLASH option.

3

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1534343?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1534343 can lead to unauthorized access to arbitrary local files on the server.

4

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1534343?

The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-1534343 is the Undertow application server.

5

Can REDHAT-BUG-1534343 lead to remote code execution?

No, REDHAT-BUG-1534343 does not directly lead to remote code execution but allows for potential information disclosure.

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