pgjdbc is the offical PostgreSQL JDBC Driver. A security hole was found in the jdbc driver for postgresql database while doing security research. The system using the postgresql library will be attacked when attacker control the jdbc url or properties. pgjdbc instantiates plugin instances based on class names provided via `authenticationPluginClassName`, `sslhostnameverifier`, `socketFactory`, `sslfactory`, `sslpasswordcallback` connection properties. However, the driver did not verify if the class implements the expected interface before instantiating the class. This can lead to code execution loaded via arbitrary classes. Users using plugins are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
CVE-2022-21724 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - postgresql-42.2.18.jar
PostgreSQL JDBC Driver Postgresql
Library home page: https://jdbc.postgresql.org
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /sitory/org/postgresql/postgresql/42.2.18/postgresql-42.2.18.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **postgresql-42.2.18.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 338ae0024bb25a8bbd720eae5b5fbae3875c4bf3
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
pgjdbc is the offical PostgreSQL JDBC Driver. A security hole was found in the jdbc driver for postgresql database while doing security research. The system using the postgresql library will be attacked when attacker control the jdbc url or properties. pgjdbc instantiates plugin instances based on class names provided via `authenticationPluginClassName`, `sslhostnameverifier`, `socketFactory`, `sslfactory`, `sslpasswordcallback` connection properties. However, the driver did not verify if the class implements the expected interface before instantiating the class. This can lead to code execution loaded via arbitrary classes. Users using plugins are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
Publish Date: 2022-02-02
URL: CVE-2022-21724
CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v7wg-cpwc-24m4
Release Date: 2022-02-02
Fix Resolution: 42.2.18.jre6
:rescue_worker_helmet: Automatic Remediation is available for this issue