Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 update for the mariadb:10.3 and mariadb-devel:10.3 modules

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU51645

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27928

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "wsrep_provider" and "wsrep_notify_cmd" parameters. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.1

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.1

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red hat codeready linux builder for arm 64 - extended update support:8.1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red hat codeready linux builder for power, little endian - extended update support:8.1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red hat codeready linux builder for x86_64 - extended update support:8.1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:8.1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:8.1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:8.1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:8.1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1241

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.