Apache DB DdlUtils 1.0 BinaryObjectsHelper.java BinaryObjectsHelper deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache DB DdlUtils 1.0. Impacted is the function BinaryObjectsHelper of the file BinaryObjectsHelper.java. The manipulation results in deserialization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-41616. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache DB DdlUtils 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function BinaryObjectsHelper of the file BinaryObjectsHelper.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 09/30/2021. The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-41616 since 09/26/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/23/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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09/26/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-41616 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-41616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183606

Entryinfo

Created: 09/30/2021 12:51
Updated: 04/23/2025 22:43
Changes: 09/30/2021 12:51 (38), 10/04/2021 11:05 (1), 04/23/2025 22:43 (33)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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