SB2018123012 - Command execution in Apache NetBeans

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SB2018123012 - Command execution in Apache NetBeans

Published: December 30, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018123012
Severity
High
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) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17191)

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

The vulnerability exists in NetBeans Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) interpretation due to command. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use the nashorn script engine, cause the environment of the javascript execution for the Proxy Auto-Configuration to leak privileged objects, that can be used to circumvent the execution limits and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References