Code Injection in IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU52448

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2161

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 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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms: 8.2.0.0 - 8.2.0.2

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-vulnerability-in-ibm-java-runtime-affects-txseries-for-multiplatforms-6/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6488901

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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