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Debian: HSQLDB Moderate Scripting Issue CVE-2023-1183 DSA-5995-1

Gregor Kopf of Secfault Security GmbH discovered that HSQLDB, a Java SQL database engine, allowed the execution of spurious scripting commands in .script and .log files. Hsqldb supports a "SCRIPT" keyword which is normally used to record the commands input by the database admin to output such a . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-5995-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff September 10, 2025 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : hsqldb1.8.0 CVE ID : CVE-2023-1183 Gregor Kopf of Secfault Security GmbH discovered that HSQLDB, a Java SQL database engine, allowed the execution of spurious scripting commands in .script and .log files. Hsqldb supports a "SCRIPT" keyword which is normally used to record the commands input by the database admin to output such a script. In combination with LibreOffice, an attacker could craft an odb containing a "database/script" file which itself contained a SCRIPT command where the contents of the file could be written to a new file whose location was determined by the attacker. For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in version 1.8.0.10+dfsg-12.1+deb13u1. We recommend that you upgrade your hsqldb1.8.0 packages. For the detailed security status of hsqldb1.8.0 please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/hsqldb1.8.0 Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The latest Security Notice DSA-5995-1 from Debian highlights a vulnerability in HSQLDB that could permit the execution of harmful scripts..HSQLDB Security Advisory, Debian Scripting Risk, SQL Database Attack. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Sep 10, 2025 •Important Debian