SQL Injection in libhibernate3-java
Summary
DLA-2512-1: libhibernate3-java - security update. Affects libhibernate3-java versions < 3.6.10.Final-6+deb9u1. Fixed in 3.6.10.Final-6+deb9u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
libhibernate3-java is a Java library that provides object-relational mapping (ORM) capabilities for Hibernate, a popular framework for mapping an object-oriented domain model to a relational database. It allows developers to interact with databases using Java objects and provides a powerful query language called Hibernate Query Language (HQL). However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the implementation of the JPA Criteria API in hibernate-core, which can lead to SQL injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in libhibernate3-java arises from a lack of sanitization of literals used in the SQL comments of a query when using the JPA Criteria API. An attacker can exploit this flaw to inject malicious SQL code, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or launching further attacks. This vulnerability affects version 3.6.10.Final-6+deb9u1 of libhibernate3-java.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.6.10.Final-6+deb9u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade libhibernate3-javaTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the security update mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to mitigate the risk.
Conclusion
The SQL injection vulnerability in libhibernate3-java can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential further attacks. It is crucial to update the libhibernate3-java package to version 3.6.10.Final-6+deb9u1 or later to address this issue. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
libhibernate3-java is a Java library that provides object-relational mapping (ORM) capabilities for Hibernate, allowing developers to interact with databases using Java objects.
The JPA Criteria API is a query API for Java Persistence API (JPA) that allows developers to build type-safe queries programmatically.
SQL injection is a code injection technique where an attacker inserts malicious SQL statements into an application's database query, potentially gaining unauthorized access to data or manipulating the database.
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to access unauthorized information, modify data, or perform other malicious actions on the affected system.
Yes, a fix is available in version 3.6.10.Final-6+deb9u1 of libhibernate3-java. It is recommended to update to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
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