CVE-2018-5428 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-5428 involving TIBCO Data Virtualization, allowing arbitrary command execution. Find mitigation steps and impacted versions here.
TIBCO Data Virtualization Command Injection Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2018-5428
This CVE involves vulnerabilities in the version control adapters component of TIBCO Data Virtualization, potentially enabling arbitrary command execution.
What is CVE-2018-5428?
The vulnerability in TIBCO Data Virtualization allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands due to issues in version control adapters.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5428
The vulnerability could lead to disclosing contents of files on the host machine accessible to the operating system account running the affected component.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5428
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in TIBCO Data Virtualization allows for arbitrary command execution due to flaws in the version control adapters component.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: TIBCO Data Virtualization
- Vendor: TIBCO Software Inc.
- Affected Versions: 7.0.5, 7.0.6
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- CVSS Score: 8.8 (High)
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected systems to TIBCO Data Virtualization version 7.0.7 or higher.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to the latest versions.
- Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- TIBCO has released updated versions to address the vulnerabilities.