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CVE-2016-10750

8.1 · HIGH

In Hazelcast before 3.11, the cluster join procedure is vulnerable to remote code execution via Java deserialization.

Published May 22, 2019CWE-502EPSS 3.95%

Overview

CVE-2016-10750 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Hazelcast before 3.11, the cluster join procedure is vulnerable to remote code execution via Java deserialization. If an attacker can reach a listening Hazelcast instance with a crafted JoinRequest, and vulnerable classes exist in the classpath, the attacker can run arbitrary code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2413GitHubgithub.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/issues/8024GitHubgithub.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/pull/12230Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2413GitHubgithub.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/issues/8024GitHubgithub.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/pull/12230

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10750?

CVE-2016-10750 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-10750?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-10750?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-10750?

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