HIGH CVSS 8.1
Published: 2022-09-29

CVE-2022-41828

amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver Security Advisory (CVE-2022-41828)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-41828 impacting amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
In Amazon AWS Redshift JDBC Driver (aka amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver or redshift-jdbc42) before 2.1.0.8, the Object Factory does not check the class type when instantiating an object from a class name.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product amazon / amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-704

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-41828 impacting amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-41828.yaml
id: cve-2022-41828

info:
  name: amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-41828 affecting amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver.
    Evaluation: In Amazon AWS Redshift JDBC Driver (aka amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver or redshift-jdbc42) before 2.1.0.8, the Object Factory does not check the class ty...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-41828
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.1
    cve-id: CVE-2022-41828
    cwe-id: CWE-704
  tags: cve,cve-2022-41828,amazon,amazon_web_services_redsh,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-41828.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-41828
# Target: amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-41828 (amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-41828.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-41828
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install amazon_web_services_redsh 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade amazon_web_services_redsh 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update amazon_web_services_redsh

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i amazon_web_services_redsh 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i amazon_web_services_redsh

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-41828 in amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update amazon amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-41828?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-41828?

CVE-2022-41828 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.1
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-41828
Weakness CWE-704
Vendor amazon
Product amazon_web_services_redshift_java_database_connectivity_driver
Published 2022-09-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H