In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2 lokale Codeausführung über ein Vagrant-Executable möglich war

The primary impact of CVE-2022-37009 is the potential for local code execution. An attacker who can trick a user into running a malicious Vagrant executable within the IntelliJ IDEA environment can gain control of the user's machine. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or the installation of malware. The attack requires user interaction, specifically the execution of a crafted Vagrant file, but the consequences can be severe. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and move laterally within the network if the compromised user has access to sensitive resources.

Developers and users of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA who are using Vagrant for virtual machine management are at risk. This includes individuals working on projects that rely on Vagrant for development environments, as well as organizations that use IntelliJ IDEA in their software development workflows.

• windows / java: Check for suspicious Vagrant executables in user profiles or temporary directories. Use PowerShell to monitor process creation events for IntelliJ IDEA launching Vagrant.exe with unusual arguments.

Get-Process -Name IntelliJIDEA | ForEach-Object {
  $process = $_.Modules | Where-Object {$_.FileName -like "*vagrant.exe"}
  if ($process) {
    Write-Host "Potential malicious Vagrant execution: $($process.FileName)"
  }
}

• linux / server: Monitor IntelliJ IDEA processes for execution of Vagrant executables. Examine system logs for errors or unusual activity related to Vagrant. Use lsof to identify open Vagrant files.

lsof | grep IntelliJIDEA | grep vagrant

• generic web: While this is a local vulnerability, monitor IntelliJ IDEA's network activity for unexpected connections or data transfers.

1. 2022-07-28Disclosure

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1. Reserviert2022-07-28
2. Veröffentlicht2022-07-28
3. Geändert2024-08-03
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2022-37009 is to upgrade to IntelliJ IDEA version 2022.2 or later. This version contains a fix that addresses the vulnerability. If upgrading immediately is not possible, consider restricting user access to Vagrant files from untrusted sources. Implement strict file access controls to prevent unauthorized execution of Vagrant files. Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to Vagrant execution. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to execute a known malicious Vagrant file (in a controlled environment) and verifying that the execution is blocked.