IBM Rational Focal Point LoginController Servlet Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of IBM Rational Focal Point. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within com.telelogic.focalpoint.pres.controller.LoginController servlet which contains a file disclosure vulnerability in the file variable. A remote attacker could gain access to configuration files which could lead to remote code execution under the context of the process.
Additional Details
IBM has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21654471
Disclosure Timeline
- 2013-09-04 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2013-12-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod
