Vulnerability identifier: #VU62879
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Simba Amazon Redshift ODBC Driver
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: Magnitude Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges within the application.
The vulnerability exists due to argument injection vulnerability in the browser-based authentication component of the Magnitude Simba Amazon Redshift ODBC Driver and involves improper validation of authentication tokens. A local user can escalate privileges within the affected application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Simba Amazon Redshift ODBC Driver: 1.4.11 - 1.4.51
External links
http://insightsoftware.com/trust/security/advisories/redshift-and-athena-driver-vulnerability/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.