Path traversal in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU73175

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31159

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the downloadDirectory() method in in the AWS S3 TransferManager component. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator: 6.0.0.0 - 6.1.2.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_sterling_b2b_integrator:6.0.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_sterling_b2b_integrator:6.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6954469

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.