OS Command Injection in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX Container

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU62765

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1292

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the c_rehash script distributed by some operating systems. A remote attacker with ability to pass data to c_rehash script can and execute arbitrary OS commands with the privileges of the script.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX: 6.0.0 - 6.2.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_sterling_connect_direct_for_unix:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_sterling_connect_direct_for_unix:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_sterling_connect_direct_for_unix:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-sterling-connectdirect-for-unix-container-is-vulnerable-to-execute-arbitrary-commands-due-to-openssl-cve-2022-1292/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6620285

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.