XStream up to 1.4.17 Java Runtime deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in XStream up to 1.4.17. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Java Runtime. This manipulation causes deserialization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-39152. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in XStream up to 1.4.17. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Java Runtime. 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.

The weakness was shared 08/24/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-39152. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.4.18 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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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: XStream 1.4.18

Timelineinfo

08/16/2021 🔍
08/24/2021 +8 days 🔍
08/24/2021 +0 days 🔍
05/23/2025 +1368 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-39152 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39152
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-181339

Entryinfo

Created: 08/24/2021 07:20
Updated: 05/23/2025 21:53
Changes: 08/24/2021 07:20 (37), 08/26/2021 10:02 (3), 08/26/2021 10:05 (1), 05/23/2025 21:53 (42)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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