CVE-2022-31594: High severity sap sybase adaptive server enterprise vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2022
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Updated

A highly privileged user can exploit SUID-root program to escalate his privileges to root on a local Unix system.

Affected Software

11 affected components
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=16.0
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=kernel_7.22
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=kernel_7.49
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=kernel_7.53
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=krnl64nuc_7.22
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=krnl64nuc_7.22ext
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=krnl64nuc_7.49
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=krnl64uc_7.22
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=krnl64uc_7.22ext
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=krnl64uc_7.49
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise=krnl64uc_7.53

Event History

Jun 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31594?

CVE-2022-31594 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation to root on local Unix systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-31594?

To fix CVE-2022-31594, update your SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise to the latest recommended version as per SAP security guidelines.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-31594?

CVE-2022-31594 affects users of SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise versions 16.0 and various kernel versions including 7.22, 7.49, and 7.53.

4

Can CVE-2022-31594 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2022-31594 requires local access to the affected systems, making it an exploit for local privilege escalation rather than remote exploitation.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2022-31594 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2022-31594 allows a highly privileged user to elevate their privileges to root, potentially compromising the entire system.

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