IBM Log Analysis update for Apache Hadoop

Published: 2022-11-23

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-26612 CVE-2022-25168
CWE-ID	CWE-254 CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Log Analysis Server applications / Other server solutions
Vendor	IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU62082

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26612

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing symbolic links checks when extracting files from TAR archives on Windows. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive and overwrite files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Log Analysis: 1.3.7 - 1.3.7.2

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-vulnerabilities-in-apache-hadoop-affect-ibm-operations-analytics-log-analysis-cve-2022-26612-cve-2022-25168/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840975

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.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU69531

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25168

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')