Deserialization in Apache Geode
CVE-2017-15692
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 classe…
Vulnerability class: Insecure Deserialization
EPSS: 0.051 (91.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Geode
- Apache Software Foundation Geode — versions 1.0.0 to 1.3.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15692?
- CVE-2017-15692 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Geode, classified under Deserialization of Untrusted Data. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2018-02-27.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15692?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-15692 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.