CVE-2014-3225: Cobbler Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xc7w-jvhx-p6q9
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3225 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Cobbler libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves cobbler path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.4, 2.4.7.

CVE-2014-3225 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3225
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xc7w-jvhx-p6q9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Cobbler
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3225

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cobbler dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

cobbler fixed: 2.6.4 
pip install cobbler>=2.6.4
cobbler fixed: 2.4.7 
pip install cobbler>=2.4.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show cobbler

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2014-3225, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show cobbler

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cobbler in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.4), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show cobbler command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Cobbler, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Cobbler 2.4.x through 2.6.x allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the Kickstart field in a profile.

CVE-2014-3225 Affected Cobbler Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.42.4.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cobbler
pypi/cobbler
PyPI
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.4
2.6.4
cobbler
pypi/cobbler
PyPI
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.7
2.4.7

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3225 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3225
Cobbler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/issues/939
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/8232c0e88ec7382d3f8d3bf48c81a4a91ac4325d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/f757e3096fcd32397609ca38efb01f19d16dd634
Cobbler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler
www.youtube.com/watch WEB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBaoQUFEYQ&feature=youtu.be
seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/273 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/273
Cobbler Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126553/Cobbler-Local-File-Inclusion.html
seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/274 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/274
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33252 WEB
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33252
www.osvdb.org/106759 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/106759
Cobbler Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532094/100/0/threaded
Cobbler Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67277

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3225?
CVE-2014-3225 is a security vulnerability in Cobbler involving Cobbler Path Traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Cobbler versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.4, 2.4.7 across affected packages: cobbler.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3225?
Upgrading to 2.6.4, 2.4.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cobbler affected?
Yes, cobbler is affected in releases prior to 2.6.4, 2.4.7. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.4, 2.4.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3225?
CVE-2014-3225 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2014-3225?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show cobbler'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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