Samsung SyncThru UpdateDriverFileServlet Directory Traversal Denial of Service Vulnerability
July 13th, 2015
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on vulnerable installations of Samsung SyncThru. By default, authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the DriverFileUploadServlet servlet exposed by upload/updateDriver. The issue lies in the failure to sanitize the path of files uploaded, allowing for the deletion of any file on the system. An attacker could use this to create denial-of-service condition.
Additional Details
Resolved by: Samsung SyncThu 6 v1.0
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-05-27 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-07-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
