#VU84864 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in IBM InfoSphere Information Server - CVE-2022-22425

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84864

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22425

CWE-ID: CWE-1236

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of csv file contents. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: All versions

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829953

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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.