CVE-2024-49194: Databricks jdbc Databricks JDBC Driver Command Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jxw2-jvxf-5vrp
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-49194 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) databricks jdbc driver command injection vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Databricks jdbc libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves databricks jdbc driver command injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.40.

CVE-2024-49194 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-49194
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jxw2-jvxf-5vrp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Databricks jdbc
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-49194

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Databricks jdbc dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.databricks:databricks-jdbc fixed: 2.6.40 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.databricks</groupId>
    <artifactId>databricks-jdbc</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.40</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.databricks

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-49194, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.databricks

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Databricks jdbc in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.40), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.databricks command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Databricks jdbc, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Databricks JDBC Driver 2.x before 2.6.40 could potentially allow remote code execution (RCE) by triggering a JNDI injection via a JDBC URL parameter. The vulnerability is rooted in the improper handling of the krbJAASFile parameter. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to achieve Remote Code Execution in the context of the driver by tricking a victim into using a crafted connection URL that uses the property krbJAASFile.

CVE-2024-49194 Affected Databricks jdbc Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.40
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.databricks:databricks-jdbc
maven/com.databricks/databricks-jdbc
Maven
≥ 2.0
< 2.6.40
2.6.40

References

NVD — CVE-2024-49194 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49194
Databricks jdbc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/databricks/databricks-jdbc
Databricks jdbc Security Information SECURITY
http://kb.databricks.com/en_US/data-sources/security-bulletin-databricks-jdbc-driver-vulnerability-advisory-cve-2024-49194

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49194?
CVE-2024-49194 is a security vulnerability in Databricks jdbc involving Databricks JDBC Driver Command Injection vulnerability under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Databricks jdbc versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.40 across affected packages: com.databricks:databricks-jdbc.
What version fixes CVE-2024-49194?
Upgrading to 2.6.40 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is databricks-jdbc affected?
Yes, com.databricks:databricks-jdbc is affected in releases prior to 2.6.40. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.40 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-49194?
CVE-2024-49194 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-49194?
CVE-2024-49194 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-49194?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.databricks'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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