Scald File – Critical – Remote Code Execution – SA-CONTRIB-2016-015

Description

When a PDF is uploaded in Scald File, various tools can be executed if they’re installed on the server, to try to generate a thumbnail out of that PDF.

This is mitigated by the need to have the sufficient permissions to upload a file in Scald, and also to have at least one of the thumbnail creation tools installed on the server (pdfdraw, convert or mudraw).
It could also be partially mitigated by using the transliteration module for uploaded files.

CVE identifier(s) issued

  • A CVE identifier will be requested, and added upon issuance, in accordance with Drupal Security Team processes.

Versions affected

  • Scald File module 7.x-1.x versions prior to 7.x-1.2.

Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Scald File Provider module, there is nothing you need to do.

Solution

Install the latest version:

Also see the Scald File Provider project page.

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Fixed by

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Contact and More Information

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