79991 : FreeMarker ClassTemplateLoader File Template Arbitrary File Access
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-03-01

Description

FreeMarker contains a flaw related to the 'ClassTemplateLoader' object. The issue is triggered when specifying an absolute path in template files. This may allow a remote attacker to gain access to arbitrary files.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.3.19 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

FreeMarker project

FreeMarker

2.3.18

References

Related OSVDB ID: 79990
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: http://freecode.com/projects/freemarker/releases/342158
http://freemarker.org/docs/versions_2_3_19.html#v2319secfix
Vendor URL: http://freemarker.org/

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