SB2022060306 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Illumina Local Run Manager

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Execution with unnecessary privileges (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1517)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application binary has a setuid bit. A remote attacker can run the affected binary and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.

2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1518)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload outside the intended directory structure.

3) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1519)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

4) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1521)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept sensitive data.

5) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1524)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-153-02