CVE-2010-2232: Derby Improper Access Control Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xprw-xvvm-vqmv
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-2232 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Derby libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper access control in apache derby. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.4.2.0.

CVE-2010-2232 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-2232
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xprw-xvvm-vqmv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Derby
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2010-2232

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

org.apache.derby:derby fixed: 10.4.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.derby</groupId>
    <artifactId>derby</artifactId>
    <version>10.4.2.0</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=org.apache.derby

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2010-2232, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.derby

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Derby in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.4.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.derby 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Derby, 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

In Apache Derby 10.1.2.1, 10.2.2.0, 10.3.1.4, and 10.4.1.3, Export processing may allow an attacker to overwrite an existing file.

CVE-2010-2232 Affected Derby Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.4.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.derby:derby
maven/org.apache.derby/derby
Maven
≥ 10.1.2.1
< 10.4.2.0
10.4.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2010-2232 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2232
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/derby-2... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-2925
db.apache.org/derby/releases/rele... WEB
http://db.apache.org/derby/releases/release-10.6.2.1.html#Note+for+DERBY-2925

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2232?
CVE-2010-2232 is a security vulnerability in Derby involving Improper Access Control in Apache Derby under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Derby versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.4.2.0 across affected packages: org.apache.derby:derby.
What version fixes CVE-2010-2232?
Upgrading to 10.4.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is derby affected?
Yes, org.apache.derby:derby is affected in releases prior to 10.4.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-2232?
CVE-2010-2232 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-2232?
CVE-2010-2232 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-2232?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.derby'. 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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
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  } ],
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-2925"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://db.apache.org/derby/releases/release-10.6.2.1.html#Note+for+DERBY-2925"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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    "github_reviewed" : true,
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  }
}