CVE-2024-45199
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely by injecting malicious parameters into JDBC URLs used by insightsoftware Hive JDBC. Attackers can exploit JNDI injection when the driver connects to databases. Organizations using affected versions of insightsoftware Hive JDBC are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- insightsoftware Hive JDBC
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, steal data, deploy ransomware, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and potential lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, but still potential for data exposure from the affected database.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept exists in the GitHub gist reference. Exploitation requires the ability to control JDBC URL parameters.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6.14 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://insightsoftware.com/security-advisories/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check current Hive JDBC driver version. 2. Download version 2.6.14 or later from insightsoftware. 3. Replace the vulnerable driver JAR file in your application. 4. Restart all applications using the driver.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation for JDBC URLs
allImplement strict validation and sanitization of all JDBC URL parameters before passing to the driver.
Network Segmentation
allIsolate systems using Hive JDBC driver from untrusted networks and implement strict firewall rules.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation on all JDBC URL parameters to prevent injection
- Network segmentation to isolate affected systems and restrict outbound LDAP/JNDI connections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the Hive JDBC driver JAR file version. If version is 2.6.13 or earlier, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
java -cp hive-jdbc-*.jar com.insightsoftware.hive.jdbc.VersionCheckerVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the Hive JDBC driver JAR file has been updated to version 2.6.14 or later.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JNDI/LDAP connection attempts from Java applications
- Suspicious JDBC URL parameters in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Outbound LDAP connections to unusual external IPs from systems using Hive JDBC
- DNS queries for malicious JNDI/LDAP URLs
SIEM Query:
source="application.logs" AND "hive-jdbc" AND ("JNDI" OR "LDAP" OR "rmi://" OR "ldap://")