CVE-2018-1313: Medium severity Apache Derby vulnerability
In Apache Derby 10.3.1.4 to 10.14.1.0, a specially-crafted network packet can be used to request the Derby Network Server to boot a database whose location and contents are under the user's control. If the Derby Network Server is not running with a Java Security Manager policy file, the attack is successful. If the server is using a policy file, the policy file must permit the database location to be read for the attack to work. The default Derby Network Server policy file distributed with the affected releases includes a permissive policy as the default Network Server policy, which allows the attack to work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1313?
CVE-2018-1313 is a vulnerability in Apache Derby that could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1313?
The severity of CVE-2018-1313 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1313?
CVE-2018-1313 affects Apache Derby versions 10.3.1.4 to 10.14.1.0.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
A specially-crafted network packet can be used to request the Derby Network Server to boot a database whose location and contents are under the attacker's control.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1313?
Yes, upgrading to a version of Apache Derby that is not affected by the vulnerability is recommended.