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Security Bulletin: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct File Agent is vulnerable to remote code execution due to Apache Commons Configuration (CVE-2022-33980)

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Summary

There is a vulnerability in Apache Commons Configuration used by IBM Sterling Connect:Direct File Agent. IBM Sterling Connect:Direct File Agent has addressed the applicable CVE [CVE-2022-33980].

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2022-33980
DESCRIPTION:   Apache Commons Configuration could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw when using the interpolation defaults. By using a specially-crafted configuratrion, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or perform unintentional contact with remote servers .
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/230563 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product(s)Version(s)
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct File Agent1.4.0.0 - 1.4.0.2_iFix026

Remediation/Fixes

Product(s)Version(s)APARRemediation / Fix
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct File Agent1.4.0.0 - 1.4.0.2_iFix026IT41451Apply 1.4.0.2_iFix027, available on IBM Fix Central

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

05 Aug 2022: Initial Publication

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

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Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
11 August 2022

UID

ibm16611961