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 classes are present on the classpath.
Vulnerability class: Insecure Deserialization
EPSS: 0.048 (91.5th 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.