CVE-2018-12470 SQL injection in RegistrationSharing module
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL statements in the SUSE Linux SMT RegistrationSharing module, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-12470?
CVE-2018-12470 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SUSE Linux SMT, published on 4 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection in the RegistrationSharing module of SUSE Linux SMT allows remote attackers to cause execute arbitrary SQL statements. Affected releases are SUSE Linux SMT: versions prior to 3.0.37.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12470?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Subscription Management Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12470?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2018-12470 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12470 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux SMT
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xmcr-cjjw-v9f4.