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CVE-2017-15692

9.8 · CRITICAL

In Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the TcpServer within the Geode locator opens a network port that deserializes data.

Published Feb 27, 2018CWE-502EPSS 4.78%

Overview

CVE-2017-15692 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 27, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the TcpServer within the Geode locator opens a network port that deserializes data. If an unprivileged user gains access to the Geode locator, they may be able to cause remote code execution if certain classes are present on the classpath.

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

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/103205Reflists.apache.org/thread.html/d0e00f2e147a9e9b13a6829133092f349b2882bf6860397368a52600%40%3Cannounce.tomcat.apache.org%3ERefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/103205Reflists.apache.org/thread.html/d0e00f2e147a9e9b13a6829133092f349b2882bf6860397368a52600%40%3Cannounce.tomcat.apache.org%3E

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15692?

CVE-2017-15692 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 27, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-15692?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-15692?

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-2017-15692?

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