Apache JMeter 2.x/3.x Distributed Test Only access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache JMeter 2.x/3.x. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Distributed Test Only. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-1287. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache JMeter 2.x/3.x. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Distributed Test Only. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Apache JMeter 2.X and 3.X, when using Distributed Test only (RMI based), jmeter server binds RMI Registry to wildcard host. This could allow an attacker to get Access to JMeterEngine and send unauthorized code.

The bug was discovered 02/11/2018. The weakness was presented 02/14/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at mail-archives.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1287 since 12/07/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106979 (Apache JMeter < 4.0 Insecure RMI Registry Binding), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading 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 databases at Tenable (106979) and SecurityFocus (BID 103068†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 106979
Nessus Name: Apache JMeter < 4.0 Insecure RMI Registry Binding
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/07/2017 🔍
02/11/2018 +66 days 🔍
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01/04/2020 +679 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: mail-archives.apache.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-1287 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1287
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113273
SecurityFocus: 103068 - Apache JMeter CVE-2018-1287 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2018 08:35
Updated: 01/04/2020 20:34
Changes: 02/15/2018 08:35 (64), 01/04/2020 20:34 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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