CVE-2014-2044 File upload in n/a
Authenticated attackers can upload malicious files with arbitrary names on Windows systems to execute arbitrary code via Alternate Data Stream syntax.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2044?
CVE-2014-2044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Owncloud Owncloud, published on 6 Oct 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in ajax/upload.php in ownCloud before 5.0, when running on Windows, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, upload files with arbitrary names, and execute arbitrary code via an Alternate Data Stream (ADS) syntax in the filename parameter, as demonstrated using .htaccess::$DATA to upload a PHP program.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2044?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Owncloud Owncloud, Owncloud Owncloud Server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2044 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-2044 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-2044 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Owncloud Owncloud
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mmx-4r9c-p6f8.