CVE-2022-36364: Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver `httpclient_impl` connection property can be used as an RCE vector

Published Jul 28, 2022
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Updated

Apache Calcite Avatica could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the JDBC driver. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Other sources

Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver creates HTTP client instances based on class names provided via httpclientimpl connection property; however, the driver does not verify if the class implements the expected interface before instantiating it, which can lead to code execution loaded via arbitrary classes and in rare cases remote code execution. To exploit the vulnerability: 1) the attacker needs to have privileges to control JDBC connection parameters; 2) and there should be a vulnerable class (constructor with URL parameter and ability to execute code) in the classpath. From Apache Calcite Avatica 1.22.0 onwards, it will be verified that the class implements the expected interface before invoking its constructor.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Apache Calcite Avatica<1.22.0
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.x
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.1.x

Event History

Jul 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-36364?

CVE-2022-36364 is a vulnerability in Apache Calcite Avatica that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

How does CVE-2022-36364 occur?

CVE-2022-36364 occurs because the Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver does not verify if a class implements the expected interface before instantiating it, which can lead to code execution.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-36364?

Apache Calcite Avatica version up to 1.22.0, IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x, and IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.x are affected by CVE-2022-36364.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36364?

CVE-2022-36364 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8.

5

How can CVE-2022-36364 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-36364, apply the patches provided by Apache for Calcite Avatica and IBM for Cognos Analytics.

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