Spring Boot supports an embedded launch script that can be used to easily run the application as a systemd or init.d linux service. The script included with Spring Boot 1.5.9 and earlier and 2.0.0.M1 through 2.0.0.M7 is susceptible to a symlink attack which allows the "run_user" to overwrite and take ownership of any file on the same system. In order to instigate the attack, the application must be installed as a service and the "run_user" requires shell access to the server. Spring Boot application that are not installed as a service, or are not using the embedded launch script are not susceptible.
References
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https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1196 | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2018-03-19 11:29
Updated : 2022-04-07 08:03
NVD link : CVE-2018-1196
Mitre link : CVE-2018-1196
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Products Affected
vmware
- spring_boot