SB2022082932 - IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services update for PostgreSQL
Published: August 29, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022082932
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1552)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrectly imposed security restrictions in Autovacuum, REINDEX, CREATE INDEX, REFRESH MATERIALIZED VIEW, CLUSTER, and pg_amcheck. A remote authenticated user with permission to create non-temp objects can execute arbitrary SQL functions under a superuser identity and escalate privileges within the application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-connectdirect-web-services-vulnerable-to-remote-security-bypass-due-to-postgresql-cve-2022-1552/"
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-connectdirect-web-services-vulnerable-to-remote-security-bypass-due-to-postgresql-cve-2022-1552/</a></p><p>
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6615005</p><p><br></p>