Multiple vulnerabilities in JBoss Enterprise Web Server
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-1292 CVE-2022-2068 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-78 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
JBoss Web Server Server applications / Web servers jws5-tomcat-native (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
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
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
JBoss Web Server: 5.0.0 - 5.7.0
jws5-tomcat-native (Red Hat package): before 1.2.31-11.redhat_11.el7jws
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_web_server:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_web_server:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_web_server:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:jws5-tomcat-native_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8917
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8913
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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.
2) OS Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU64559
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [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:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2068
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
The vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU62765 (CVE-2022-1292).
Install updates from vendor's website.
JBoss Web Server: 5.0.0 - 5.7.0
jws5-tomcat-native (Red Hat package): before 1.2.31-11.redhat_11.el7jws
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_web_server:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_web_server:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_web_server:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:jws5-tomcat-native_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8917
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8913
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
