The org.h2.util.JdbcUtils.getConnection method of the H2 database takes as parameters the class name of the driver and URL of the database. An attacker may pass a JNDI driver name and a URL leading to a LDAP or RMI servers, causing remote code execution. This can be exploited through various attack vectors, most notably through the H2 Console which leads to unauthenticated remote code execution.
CVE-2021-42392 - Critical Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - h2-1.4.185.jar
H2 Database Engine
Library home page: http://www.h2database.com
Path to vulnerable library: /target/libs/provided/h2-1.4.185.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **h2-1.4.185.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: main
Vulnerability Details
The org.h2.util.JdbcUtils.getConnection method of the H2 database takes as parameters the class name of the driver and URL of the database. An attacker may pass a JNDI driver name and a URL leading to a LDAP or RMI servers, causing remote code execution. This can be exploited through various attack vectors, most notably through the H2 Console which leads to unauthenticated remote code execution.
Publish Date: 2022-01-07
URL: CVE-2021-42392
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/h2database/h2database/security/advisories/GHSA-h376-j262-vhq6
Release Date: 2022-01-07
Fix Resolution: 2.0.206
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