Debian update for lava



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-42902
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

lava (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU71183

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-2022-42902

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 lava_server/lavatable.py. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and force the lava-server-gunicorn service to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update lava package to version 2020.12-5+deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

lava (Debian package): before 2020.12-5+deb11u1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5260


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.



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