SB2022090816 - Remote code execution in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct File Agent
Published: September 8, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022090816
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7489)
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists in the readValue method due to improper validation of user-input. A remote attacker can send malicious JSON input, bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-fasterxml-vulnerability-in-jackson-databind-affects-ibm-sterling-connectdirect-file-agent-cve-2018-7489/"
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- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6474939"
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