FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3 Gadget deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Gadget Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to deserialization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2020-10969. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.9.10.3 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Gadget Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.4 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to javax.swing.JEditorPane.

The weakness was disclosed 03/26/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-10969 since 03/26/2020. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2.9.10.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-0794). The entry VDB-152361 is pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Dell PowerEdge
  • Dell ECS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: jackson-databind 2.9.10.4

Timelineinfo

03/26/2020 🔍
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01/26/2026 +2132 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 2642
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-10969 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-10969
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152362
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-0794 - Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2020 16:26
Updated: 01/26/2026 02:34
Changes: 03/26/2020 16:26 (38), 03/26/2020 16:31 (18), 10/05/2020 08:17 (1), 05/11/2024 20:51 (19), 05/11/2024 20:59 (1), 05/10/2025 03:17 (5), 01/26/2026 02:34 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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