VDB-138952 · CVE-2019-14379 · RHSA-2019:2743

FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.9.1 SubTypeValidator.java prototype pollution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.9.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file SubTypeValidator.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-14379. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.9.1 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file SubTypeValidator.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1321. The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SubTypeValidator.java in FasterXML jackson-databind before 2.9.9.2 mishandles default typing when ehcache is used (because of net.sf.ehcache.transaction.manager.DefaultTransactionManagerLookup), leading to remote code execution.

The weakness was disclosed 07/29/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-14379 since 07/29/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

Upgrading to version 2.9.9.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

FasterXML

Name

jackson-databind

Version

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Prototype pollution
CWE: CWE-1321 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: jackson-databind 2.9.9.2

Timelineinfo

07/29/2019 🔍
07/29/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/30/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/10/2026 +2629 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2019:2743
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-14379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138952
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2019 08:39
Updated: 10/10/2026 18:19
Changes: 07/30/2019 08:39 (57), 07/15/2020 11:10 (2), 11/14/2023 07:44 (4), 10/10/2026 18:19 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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