#VU67596 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache InLong - CVE-2022-40955

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67596

Vulnerability 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-2022-40955

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache InLong
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing MySQL JDBC connection URL parameters. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted serialized connection string 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache InLong: 0.3.0 - 1.2.0

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/r1r34y7bchrpmp9jhfdoohzdmk7pj1q1

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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.