Spring AMQP up to 1.5.4 Deserialize input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Spring AMQP up to 1.5.4. This affects the function org.springframework.core.serializer.DefaultDeserializer of the component Deserialize Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-2173. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Spring AMQP up to 1.5.4. This affects the function org.springframework.core.serializer.DefaultDeserializer of the component Deserialize Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

org.springframework.core.serializer.DefaultDeserializer in Spring AMQP before 1.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 04/11/2016. The weakness was shared 04/21/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-2173 since 01/29/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90639 (Fedora 24 : springframework-amqp-1.3.9-4.fc24 (2016-005ac9cfd5)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276045 (Fedora Security Update for springframework-amqp (FEDORA-2016-6cf17ad0df)).

Upgrading to version 1.5.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (90639). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 90639
Nessus Name: Fedora 24 : springframework-amqp-1.3.9-4.fc24 (2016-005ac9cfd5)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for springframework-amqp FEDORA-2016-6
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AMQP 1.5.5

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01/29/2016 🔍
04/11/2016 +73 days 🔍
04/17/2016 +6 days 🔍
04/22/2016 +5 days 🔍
04/21/2017 +364 days 🔍
04/21/2017 +0 days 🔍
04/22/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/11/2024 +2729 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2016-005ac9cfd5
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100449
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-2173 - Spring AMQP - Code Execution Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2017 08:46
Updated: 10/11/2024 07:27
Changes: 04/22/2017 08:46 (71), 09/19/2020 14:09 (3), 12/01/2022 18:40 (4), 10/11/2024 07:27 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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