CVE-2021-28822: TIBCO Enterprise Message Service Windows Platform Artifact Search vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 23 2021(Updated: )
The Enterprise Message Service Server (tibemsd), Enterprise Message Service Central Administration (tibemsca), Enterprise Message Service JSON configuration generator (tibemsconf2json), and Enterprise Message Service C API components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with local access on the Windows operating system to insert malicious software. The affected component can be abused to execute the malicious software inserted by the attacker with the elevated privileges of the component. This vulnerability results from the affected component searching for run-time artifacts outside of the installation hierarchy. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service: versions 8.5.1 and below, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below.
Credit: security@tibco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TIBCO Enterprise Message Service | <=8.5.1 | |
| TIBCO Enterprise Message Service | <=8.5.1 | |
| TIBCO Enterprise Message Service | <=8.5.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
Remedy
TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components which address these issues. TIBCO Enterprise Message Service versions 8.5.1 and below update to version 8.6.0 or higher TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition versions 8.5.1 and below update to version 8.6.0 or higher TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition versions 8.5.1 and below update to version 8.6.0 or higher
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28822?
CVE-2021-28822 is a vulnerability that affects TIBCO Enterprise Message Service Server (tibemsd) and related components.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28822?
CVE-2021-28822 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-28822?
TIBCO Enterprise Message Service versions up to and including 8.5.1 are affected by CVE-2021-28822.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28822?
To fix CVE-2021-28822, it is recommended to update TIBCO Enterprise Message Service to a version that is not vulnerable.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28822?
More information about CVE-2021-28822 can be found on the TIBCO Software Inc. website advisory page.
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