SB2022091319 - Code Injection in IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Published: September 13, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022091319
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2161)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the java.lang.ProcessBuilder API on the Windows platform. A remote attacker can manipulate the Process command line and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-vulnerability-in-ibm-java-runtime-affects-txseries-for-multiplatforms-6/"
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-vulnerability-in-ibm-java-runtime-affects-txseries-for-multiplatforms-6/</a><br>
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6488901<br><br></p>