Vulnerability identifier: #VU59278

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36774

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Kylin
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected application.

The vulnerability exists due to Apache Kylin allows users to read data from other database systems using JDBC. A remote user can execute arbitrary code from a controlled malicious MySQL server within Kylin server processes.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Kylin: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2, 3.0.0 - 3.0.2, 2.6.0 - 2.6.6, 2.5.0 - 2.5.2, 2.4.0 - 2.4.1, 2.3.0 - 2.3.2, 2.2.0, 2.1.0, 2.0.0

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/lchpcvoolc6w8zc6vo1wstk8zbfqv2ow
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/06/5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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