Security Bulletin: IBM SPSS Modeler is vulnerable to Apache Commons Text [CVE-2022-42889]

Summary

Apache Commons Text is used by IBM SPSS Modeler as part of the spark function. This vulnerability is addressed. [CVE-2022-42889]

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2022-42889
**DESCRIPTION:**Apache Commons Text could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an insecure interpolation defaults flaw. By sending a specially-crafted input, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238560 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM SPSS Modeler|**Version(s)
**
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IBM SPSS Modeler Client| 18.3
IBM SPSS Modeler Server
IBM SPSS Modeler Solution Publisher
IBM SPSS Modeler Collaboration and Deployment Services Adapter
IBM SPSS Modeler Client| 18.4
IBM SPSS Modeler Server
IBM SPSS Modeler Solution Publisher
IBM SPSS Modeler Collaboration and Deployment Services Adapter

Remediation/Fixes

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now.

Product(s)|**Version(s)
**|**Fix Download link
**
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IBM SPSS Modeler| 18.3| 18.3.0.0-IM-S18MODELER-IF018
IBM SPSS Modeler| 18.4| 18.4.0.0-IM-S18MODELER-IF006

Workarounds and Mitigations

N/A