Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.calcite.avatica/avatica-core

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w7f5-jrpr-5c2m
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36364 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) apache calcite avatica jdbc driver vulnerability (CWE-665: Improper Initialization) affecting Avatica core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache calcite avatica jdbc driver arbitrary code execution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.22.0.

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pkg:maven/org.apache.calcite.avatica/avatica-core

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.calcite.avatica/avatica-core. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-w7f5-jrpr-5c2m CVE-2022-36364 HIGH Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver arbitrary code execution

CVE-2022-36364 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36364
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w7f5-jrpr-5c2m
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-665: Improper Initialization
Affected Product Avatica core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-36364

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Avatica core 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.calcite.avatica:avatica-core fixed: 1.22.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.calcite.avatica</groupId>
    <artifactId>avatica-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.22.0</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.calcite.avatica

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-36364, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.calcite.avatica

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Avatica core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.22.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.calcite.avatica 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-665: Improper Initialization, where the product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. In Avatica core, 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

Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver creates HTTP client instances based on class names provided via `httpclient_impl` connection property; however, the driver does not verify if the class implements the expected interface before instantiating it, which can lead to code execution loaded via arbitrary classes and in rare cases remote code execution. To exploit the vulnerability: 1) the attacker needs to have privileges to control JDBC connection parameters; 2) and there should be a vulnerable class (constructor with URL parameter and ability to execute code) in the classpath. From Apache Calcite Avatica 1.22.0 onwards, it will be verified that the class implements the expected interface before invoking its constructor.

CVE-2022-36364 Affected Avatica core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.22.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.calcite.avatica:avatica-core
maven/org.apache.calcite.avatica/avatica-core
Maven
< 1.22.0
1.22.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-36364 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36364
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/calcite-avatica/commit/0c097b6a685fc1f97f151505a219976f15ed0c4c
Avatica core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/calcite-avatica
lists.apache.org/thread/5csdj8bv4h3h... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/5csdj8bv4h3hfgw27okm84jh1j2fyw0c
Avatica core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/28/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36364?
CVE-2022-36364 is a security vulnerability in Avatica core involving Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver arbitrary code execution under CWE-665: Improper Initialization.
Which Avatica core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.22.0 across affected packages: org.apache.calcite.avatica:avatica-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36364?
Upgrading to 1.22.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is avatica-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.calcite.avatica:avatica-core is affected in releases prior to 1.22.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.22.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36364?
CVE-2022-36364 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36364?
CVE-2022-36364 is classified under CWE-665: Improper Initialization (The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-36364?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.calcite.avatica'. 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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