SB2023011034 - Security features bypass in IBM Sterling Global Mailbox



SB2023011034 - Security features bypass in IBM Sterling Global Mailbox

Published: January 10, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023011034
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44521)

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure configuration that allows arbitrary code execution if the following settings are applied:

enable_user_defined_functions: true
enable_scripted_user_defined_functions: true
enable_user_defined_functions_threads: false

Note, such configuration is considered insecure and as not default.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.