CVE-2021-31822: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gv66-6m64-mx48
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CWE-276
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-31822 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2021-31822 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-31822
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gv66-6m64-mx48
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2021-31822

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-31822, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-276: Incorrect Default Permissions, where during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. In Software, 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

When Octopus Tentacle is installed on a Linux operating system, the systemd service file permissions are misconfigured. This could lead to a local unprivileged user modifying the contents of the systemd service file to gain privileged access.

References

NVD — CVE-2021-31822 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31822
advisories.octopus.com/adv/2021-11---local... WEB
https://advisories.octopus.com/adv/2021-11---Local-privilege-escalation-in-Octopus-Tentacle-(CVE-2021-31822).2283732993.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31822?
CVE-2021-31822 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2021-31822?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-31822?
CVE-2021-31822 is classified under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions (During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-31822?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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