SB2022081535 - Multiple vulnerabilities in JetBrains Ktor

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38180)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication validation. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and obtain sensitive information on the system.

2) Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38179)

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

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete list of disallowed inputs. A remote attacker can perform a reflect file download attack and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://github.com/ktorio/ktor/pull/3092
• https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/
• https://github.com/ktorio/ktor/pull/3110