CVE-2019-11210 : What You Need to Know

TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Runtime for R - Server Edition and TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace have a server component vulnerability that could allow unauthorized code execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-11210

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in TIBCO Enterprise Runtime for R - Server Edition and TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace, potentially leading to remote code execution.

What is CVE-2019-11210?

The vulnerability in TIBCO products could enable an attacker to bypass access controls and execute code using the hosting operating system account.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11210

Theoretical risk of an attacker gaining full control of the hosting operating system account
Exposed information may include secrets necessary for trusted requests to other TIBCO Spotfire servers

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11210

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to execute code on the affected components, potentially compromising system integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

TIBCO Enterprise Runtime for R - Server Edition versions 1.2.0 and below
TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace versions 10.4.0 and 10.5.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-11210 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update TIBCO Enterprise Runtime for R - Server Edition to version 1.2.1 or higher
Update TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace to version 10.5.1 or higher
Configure a firewall to limit access to TIBCO servers

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches
Conduct security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Apply vendor-released patches promptly to address vulnerabilities