Description
Unknown vulnerability in the HSQLDB component in JBoss 3.2.1 and 3.0.8 on Java 1.4.x platforms, when running in the default configuration, allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain SQL statements to (1) TCP port 1701 in JBoss 3.2.1, and (2) port 1476 in JBoss 3.0.8.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 5 | hsqldb +3 | 1:1.8.0.4-3jpp.6 | RHSA-2007:1048 |
| RHEL 5 | openoffice.org +73 | 1:2.0.4-5.4.25 | RHSA-2007:1048 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Rhel Productivity 5 | hsqldb +3 | 1:1.8.0.4-3jpp.6 | RHSA-2007:1048 |
| Red Hat Rhel Productivity 5 | openoffice.org +73 | 1:2.0.4-5.4.25 | RHSA-2007:1048 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Exploit-DB 1
- JBoss 3.0.8/3.2.1 - HSQLDB Remote Command Injection EDB-23221 · remote · Oct 6, 2003 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2007:1048 Red Hat Security Advisory: openoffice.org, hsqldb security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jan 14, 2026
References
- 8773 vdb-entry
- 20031005 JBoss 3.2.1: Remote Command Injection mailing-list
- 27914 third-party-advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/docman/display_doc.php?docid=19314&group_id=22866
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11300 vdb-entry signature
- 20031006 Update JBoss 308 & 321: Remote Command Injection mailing-list
- RHSA-2007:1048 vendor-advisory