SB2023062204 - Debian update for hsqldb1.8.0
Published: June 22, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023062204
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) External control of file name or path (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1183)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to write files to an arbitrary location on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing files within hsqldb. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted odb file that contains a "database/script" file with a SCRIPT command and write contents of that file to an arbitrary location on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability can lead to full system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.