Apache TomEE up to 1.7.3/7.0.0-M2 EjbObjectInputStream Serialized Object deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apache TomEE up to 1.7.3/7.0.0-M2. This affects the function EjbObjectInputStream. Performing a manipulation as part of Serialized Object results in deserialization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-0779. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache TomEE up to 1.7.3/7.0.0-M2. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function EjbObjectInputStream. The manipulation as part of a Serialized Object 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 summary by CVE is:

The EjbObjectInputStream class in Apache TomEE before 1.7.4 and 7.x before 7.0.0-M3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.

The bug was discovered 03/16/2016. The weakness was released 04/11/2017 by cpnrodzc7 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-0779 since 12/16/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 391 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 1.7.4 or 7.0.0-M3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 79204†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-79839. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 800277
OpenVAS Name: Apache TomEE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: TomEE 1.7.4/7.0.0-M3

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12/14/2015 🔍
12/16/2015 +2 days 🔍
03/16/2016 +91 days 🔍
04/11/2017 +391 days 🔍
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04/12/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/28/2022 +2056 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: 136256⛔
Researcher: cpnrodzc7
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-0779 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0779
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99591
SecurityFocus: 79204 - Apache TomEE 'EjbObjectInputStream' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/12/2017 10:04
Updated: 11/28/2022 09:51
Changes: 04/12/2017 10:04 (71), 10/19/2019 11:26 (1), 11/28/2022 09:51 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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