Check Point Advisories

Apache Struts ActionForm ClassLoader Security Bypass (CVE-2014-0114)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1535
Date Published: 25 May 2014
Severity: High
Last Updated: Sunday 25 May, 2014
Source: CVE-2014-0114
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable? Apache Software Foundation Struts prior to and including 1.3.10
    Vulnerability Description A security bypass vulnerability exists in Apache Struts. The vulnerability is due to inadequate validation of data processed by the ActionForm class allowing for manipulation of the ClassLoader. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a "class" parameter in an HTTP request.

    Protection Overview

    This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

    In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

    Security Gateway R77 / R76 / R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache Struts ActionForm ClassLoader Security Bypass protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:

    Attack Name:  Apache Server Protection Violation.
    Attack Information:  Apache Struts ActionForm ClassLoader Security Bypass

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