---+ Security Alert: Code injection vulnerability in MAKETEXT macro,
Denial of Service vulnerability in MAKETEXT macro.
This advisory alerts you of a potential security issue with your Foswiki
installation. A vulnerability has been reported against the core Perl
module CPAN:Locale::Maketext, which Foswiki uses to provide translations
when {UserInterfaceInternationalization} is enabled in the
configuration. Because of this vulnerability it may be possible for a
user to run arbitrary shell commands and code on the server through a
crafted %MAKETEXT% macro. If your wiki allows commenting by users
without first logging in, then it may be possible for such an anonymous
user to exploit this vulnerability.
---++ Severity Level
Severity 1 issue: The web server can be compromised
The severity level was assigned by the Foswiki
Community.SecurityTaskTeam as documented in Development.SecurityAlertProcess
---++ Vulnerable Software Versions
All released versions of Foswiki are vulnerable to these issues
- Foswiki 1.0.0 - 1.0.10
- Foswiki 1.1.0 - 1.1.6
---++ MITRE Name for this Vulnerability
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project has assigned the name
CVE-2012-6329 to this vulnerability, see
CVE-2012-6330 was assigned to the Denial of Service vulnerability, see
---++ Attack Vectors
Editing wiki pages and HTTP POST requests towards a Foswiki server with
enabled localization (typically port 80/TCP). Typically, prior
authentication is necessary.
A crafted %MAKETEXT{}% macro will pass through strings to
Locale::Maketext where they are executed under the control of the CGI
user on the server. Any user with the authority to edit a topic,
comment on a topic, or execute the Foswiki rendering code (eg. The
RenderPlugin) can take advantage of the vulnerability. (CVE-2012-6329)
A crafted %MAKETEXT{}% macro will consume large amounts of memory and
exhaust swap space. (CVE-2012-6330)
---++ Impact
Arbitrary code execution on the server can expose the file system.
A second less severe Denial of Service vulnerability is also addressed
by this alert.
---++ Details
A crafted %MAKETEXT{}% macro can cause multiple issues:
* Execute arbitrary code on the server by passing unsanitized strings
to Locale::Maketext.
* Consume memory and swap space resulting in potential lockup or
crash due to %<nop>MAKETEXT{}% not validating the parameter numbers
supplied in the [_nnn] tokens.
* Cause an exception within Foswiki, also due to invalid parameters
in [_nnn] tokens
---++ Countermeasures
One of the following should be done as soon as possible.
* Manually Apply hotfix (see patch below). __or__
* Apply the
to your Foswiki 1.1.x system (Does not apply to Foswiki 1.0.x) __or__
* Disable {UserInerfaceInternationalization} in your LocalSite.cfg
_(Does not protect against [[SecurityAlert-CVE-2012-6330]])_ __or__
* The foswiki debian package has already been updated with the hotfix
- use your preferred package management tool to update to foswiki 1.1.6-2
In addition, CPAN:Locale::Maketext version 1.23 or newer should be
installed.
Upgrade to the latest patched production Download.FoswikiRelease01x01x07
once released
*The Foswiki patch fixes other issues with the %MAKETEXT% macro beyond
the code execution issue. Even if the new Locale::Maketext is installed,
it is strongly recommended to apply the Foswiki patch.*
---++ Hotfix for Foswiki Release 1.1.0 - 1.1.6
that the patch has been applied to lib/Foswiki/Macros/MAKETEXT.pm. The
extension will attempt to apply two patches, and should report that 1
file was patched. Only one of the patches will match your system. This
patch fixes both CVE-2012-6329 CVE-2012-6330.
> Running Post-install exit for PatchItem12285Contrib...
> Processing /var/www/data/Foswiki-1.1.1/working/configure/patch/Item12285-001.patch
> ...
> MD5 Matched - applying patch version Foswiki 1.1.0 - 1.1.2.
> Update successful for /var/www/data/Foswiki-1.1.0/lib/Foswiki/Macros/MAKETEXT.pm
> .
> 1 file patched
> ...
> Processing /var/www/data/Foswiki-1.1.1/working/configure/patch/Item12285-002.patch
> ...
> No files matched patch signatures
On a properly patched system, %MAKETEXT{" [_101] "}% should return an
error.
> Excessive parameter number 101, MAKETEXT rejected.
Note that this Contrib will also install the
Extensions.PatchFoswikiContrib as a prerequisite. PatchFoswikiContrib
patches the Extensions installer to accept the new style version strings
used for modules released as of 1.1.6.
---++ Hotfix for Foswiki Archived Release 1.0.0-1.0.10
This patch fixes both [[SecurityAlert-CVE-2012-6329]] and
[[SecurityAlert-CVE-2012-6330]].
This release should be manually patched.
In Foswiki.pm, in the sub MAKETEXT
============ vvv CUT vvv =============
--- Foswiki.pm 2010-01-17 09:16:20.000000000 -0500
+++ Foswiki.pm 2012-12-10 10:06:37.389129654 -0500
@@ -4200,6 +4200,9 @@
$str =~
s/~\[(\*,\_(\d+),[^,]+(,([^,]+))?)~\]/ $max = $2 if ($2 > $max); "[$1]"/ge;
+ return "Illegal parameter number" if ($max > 100);
+ $str =~ s#\\#\\\\#g;
+
# get the args to be interpolated.
my $argsStr = $params->{args} || "";
============ ---CUT--- =============
---++ Manual patch for Foswiki Release 1.1.0 -> 1.1.6
Installing the Extensions.PatchItem12285Contrib is the best way to patch
your system - you can however see the patch we apply here. This patch
fixes both [[SecurityAlert-CVE-2012-6329]] and
[[SecurityAlert-CVE-2012-6330]]:
============ vvv CUT vvv =============
--- lib/Foswiki/Macros/MAKETEXT.pm 2012-12-11 10:51:12.959268829 -0500
+++ lib/Foswiki/Macros/MAKETEXT.pm 2012-12-11 10:37:31.674486503 -0500
@@ -4,9 +4,19 @@
use strict;
use warnings;
+use Locale::Maketext;
+my $escape =
+ ( $Foswiki::cfg{UserInterfaceInternationalisation}
+ && $Locale::Maketext::VERSION
+ && $Locale::Maketext::VERSION < 1.23 );
+
sub MAKETEXT {
my ( $this, $params ) = @_;
+ my $max;
+ my $min;
+ my $param_error;
+
my $str = $params->{_DEFAULT} || $params->{string} || "";
return "" unless $str;
@@ -18,15 +28,22 @@
$str =~ s/~~\[/~[/g;
$str =~ s/~~\]/~]/g;
+ $max = 0;
+ $min = 1;
+ $param_error = 0;
+
# unescape parameters and calculate highest parameter number:
- my $max = 0;
- $str =~ s/~\[(\_(\d+))~\]/ $max = $2 if ($2 > $max); "[$1]"/ge;
+ $str =~ s/~\[(\_(\d+))~\]/_validate($1, $2, $max, $min,
$param_error)/ge;
$str =~
-s/~\[(\*,\_(\d+),[^,]+(,([^,]+))?)~\]/ $max = $2 if ($2 > $max); "[$1]"/ge;
+s/~\[(\*,\_(\d+),[^,]+(,([^,]+))?)~\]/ _validate($1, $2, $max, $min,
$param_error)/ge;
+ return $str if ($param_error);
# get the args to be interpolated.
my $argsStr = $params->{args} || "";
+ # Escape any escapes.
+ $str =~ s#\\#\\\\#g if ($escape); # escape any escapes
+
my @args = split( /\s*,\s*/, $argsStr );
# fill omitted args with empty strings
@@ -47,6 +64,26 @@
return $result;
}
+sub _validate {
+
+ #my ( $contents, $number, $max, $min, $param_error ) = @_
+
+ $_[2] = $_[1] if ( $_[1] > $_[2] ); # Record maximum param number
+ $_[3] = $_[1] if ( $_[1] < $_[3] ); # Record minimum param number
+
+ if ( $_[1] > 100 ) {
+ $_[4] = 1; # Set error flag
+ return
+"<span class=\"foswikiAlert\">Excessive parameter number $_[2],
MAKETEXT rejected.</span>";
+ }
+ if ( $_[1] < 1 ) {
+ $_[4] = 1; # Set error flag
+ return
+"<span class=\"foswikiAlert\">Invalid parameter <code>\"$_[0]\"</code>,
MAKETEXT rejected.</span>";
+ }
+ return "[$_[0]]"; # Return the complete bracket parameter
without escapes
+}
+
1;
__END__
============ ^^^ CUT ^^^ =============
---++ Action Plan with Timeline
* 2012-12-05 - The Locale::Maketext vulnerability was discussed on
the Perl5Porters email list, triggered review of Foswiki code.
* 2012-12-05 - Patched version (1.23) of Locale::Maketext is released.
* 2012-12-08 - The [_999999] DoS issue identified and sent to foswiki
security list.
* 2012-12-09 - The "remote execution" vulnerability in
Locale::Maketext was confirmed on Foswiki.
* 2012-12-09 - Requested the CVE from cve-assign@mitre.org.
* 2012-12-09 - TWiki notified of the Vulnerability.
* 2012-12-10 - Developer fixes code (George Clark) and security team
validates the fixes.
* 2012-12-10 - Extensions.PatchItem12285Contrib released for Foswiki
1.1.x
* 2012-12-10 - Security team creates advisory with hotfix.
Announcement delayed for coordination with TWiki (George Clark)
* 2012-12-12 - Updated Debian packages released (Sven Dowideit)
* 2012-12-12 - Send alert to foswiki-announce and foswiki-discuss
mailing lists ( )
* 2012-12-14 - Publish advisory in Support web and update all related
topics ( )
* 2012-12-14 - Reference to public advisory on Download page and
Known Issues ( )
* 2012-xx-xx - Release Manager builds patch release ( )
* 2012-xx-xx - Issue a public security advisory (vuln@secunia.com,
cert@cert.org, bugs@securitytracker.com,
full-disclosure@lists.netsys.com, vulnwatch@vulnwatch.org) ( )
