SB2021091525 - IBM AIX update for Java SDK



SB2021091525 - IBM AIX update for Java SDK

Published: September 15, 2021 Updated: June 24, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2021091525
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2161)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the java.lang.ProcessBuilder API on the Windows platform. A remote attacker can manipulate the Process command line and execute arbitrary code on the target system.



2) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2432)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the JNDI component in Java SE. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.


3) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2388)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Hotspot component in Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.


4) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2369)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in JAR validation implementation. A remote attacker can modify the signed JAR file in a way it will be considered as signed.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.