ID

VAR-201703-0755

CVE

CVE-2017-5638

TITLE

Apache Struts 2 is vulnerable to remote code execution

DESCRIPTION

The Jakarta Multipart parser in Apache Struts 2 2.3.x before 2.3.32 and 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1 has incorrect exception handling and error-message generation during file-upload attempts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted Content-Type, Content-Disposition, or Content-Length HTTP header, as exploited in the wild in March 2017 with a Content-Type header containing a #cmd= string. Apache Struts2 Contains a vulnerability that allows the execution of arbitrary code. Apache Struts2 In Jakarta Multipart parser A vulnerability exists in the execution of arbitrary code that could allow the execution of arbitrary code. The attack code for this vulnerability has been released.By processing a request crafted by a remote third party, arbitrary code could be executed with the privileges of the application. Apache Struts 2.3.5 through 2.3.31 and 2.5 through 2.5.10 are vulnerable. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 Note: the current version of the following document is available here: https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03723en_us SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN Document ID: hpesbhf03723en_us Version: 1 HPESBHF03723 rev.1 - HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, using Apache Struts, Remote Code Execution NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2017-03-29 Last Updated: 2017-03-29 Potential Security Impact: Remote: Code Execution Source: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Product Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager. **Note:** The ClearPass Policy Manager administrative Web interface is affected by the vulnerability. ClearPass Guest, Insight, and Graphite are NOT impacted. - Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager All versions prior to 6.6.5 BACKGROUND CVSS Base Metrics ================= Reference, CVSS V3 Score/Vector, CVSS V2 Score/Vector CVE-2017-5638 9.4 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L 9.7 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:P) Information on CVSS is documented in HPE Customer Notice HPSN-2008-002 here: https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c01345499 RESOLUTION HPE Aruba has provided hotfixes for ClearPass 6.6.5, 6.6.4, and 6.5.7. Use one of the following methods to install the appropriate hotfix: Install the Hotfix Online Using the Software Updates Portal: 1. Open ClearPass Policy Manager and go to Administration - Agents and Software Updates - Software Updates. 2. In the Firmware and Patch Updates area, find the "ClearPass 6.5.7 Hotfix Patch for CVE-2017-5638" or "ClearPass 6.6.4 Hotfix Patch for CVE-2017-5638" patch and click the Download button in its row. 3. Click Install. 4. When the installation is complete and the status is shown as "Needs Restart", proceed to restart ClearPass. After reboot, the status for the patch will be shown as Installed. The ClearPass Policy Manager version number will not change. Installing the hotfix Offline Using the Patch File from support.arubanetworks.com: 1. Download the "ClearPass 6.5.7 Hotfix Patch for CVE-2017-5638" or "ClearPass 6.6.4 Hotfix Patch for CVE-2017-5638" patch from the Support site. 2. Open the ClearPass Policy Manager Admin UI and go to Administration - Agents and Software Updates - Software Updates. 3. At the bottom of the Firmware and Patch Updates area, click Import Updates and browse to the downloaded patch file. The name and description once imported may differ from the name and remark on the support site as these were adjusted after posting. This is purely a cosmetic discrepancy. 4. Click Install. 5. When the installation is complete and the status is shown as Needs Restart, proceed to restart ClearPass. After reboot, the status for the patch will be shown as Installed. The ClearPass Policy Manager version number will not change. Workarounds - ----------- Restrict access to the Policy Manager Admin Web Interface. This can be accomplished by navigating to Administration - Server Manager - Server Configuration - Server-Name - Network - Restrict Access and only allowing non-public or network management networks. **Note:** Please contact HPE Technical Support if any assistance is needed acquiring the software updates. HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 29 March 2017 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy. 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THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

Input Validation Error

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CREDITS

Nike Zheng

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2024-09-09T23:09:09.520000+00:00

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