Remote code execution in IBM Netezza for Cloud Pak for Data

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU61439

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0811

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a container escape flaw related to kernel options setting for a pod. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Netezza for Cloud Pak for Data: 11.2.1.0 - 11.2.1.5

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-netezza-for-cloud-pak-for-data-is-vulnerable-to-cve-2022-0811/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6611151

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.