SB2022041379 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in geotools

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SB2022041379 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in geotools

Published: April 13, 2022 Updated: August 15, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2022041379
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24818)

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

CVSSv4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper control of jndi lookups in GeoTools when processing untrusted jndi lookup data. A remote privileged user can supply crafted jndi lookup input to execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References