IBM WebSphere Application Server Apache Struts ClassLoader Manipulation Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2014-0114
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
The Apache Struts used by the IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the class parameter of an ActionForm object to manipulate the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code on the system.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1006015
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1006015 - Restrict Apache Struts 'class.classLoader' Request
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- apache struts 1.0
- apache struts 1.0.2
- apache struts 1.1
- apache struts 1.2.2
- apache struts 1.2.4
- apache struts 1.2.6
- apache struts 1.2.7
- apache struts 1.2.8
- apache struts 1.2.9
- apache struts 1.3.10
- apache struts 1.3.5
- apache struts 1.3.8
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