Remote code execution in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU64957

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33980

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX: before 4.3.0.1.102

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_sterling_connect_direct_for_unix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-sterling-connectdirect-for-unix-is-vulnerable-to-remote-code-execution-due-to-apache-commons-configuration-cve-2022-33980/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6618349

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.