Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-1183 |
CWE-ID | CWE-73 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
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Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system hsqldb1.8.0 (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU77534
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1183
CWE-ID:
CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Update hsqldb1.8.0 package to one of the following versions: 1.8.0.10+dfsg-10+deb11u1, 1.8.0.10+dfsg-11+deb12u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
hsqldb1.8.0 (Debian package): before 1.8.0.10+dfsg-11+deb12u1
External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5436
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.