high
7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3708: Input Validation

First published: Tue Sep 14 2010(Updated: )

The drools serialization format allows to embed class files. Upon deserialization those are loaded by the VM that runs the drools engine. If that (attacker-controlled) class files defines code in a static initializer it is executed during deserialization.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp06
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp01
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp04
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp07
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp03
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp02
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp08
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp05
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.3.0
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.2.0-tp02
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.3.0-cp02
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.3.0-cp01
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.2.0-cp05
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.2.0-cp04
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.3.0-cp04
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.2.0-cp01
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.2.0-cp03
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.2.0
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.3.0-cp03
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform=4.2.0-cp02

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3708?

    CVE-2010-3708 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to the risks associated with deserialization of attacker-controlled class files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3708?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-3708, upgrade to a patched version of the Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform or SOA Platform if you are using an affected version.

  • What are the affected products for CVE-2010-3708?

    CVE-2010-3708 affects multiple versions of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform and Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform, specifically version 4.3.0 and its various patch levels.

  • What is the attack vector for CVE-2010-3708?

    The attack vector for CVE-2010-3708 is via deserialization of malicious class files that can execute arbitrary code during the deserialization process.

  • Is CVE-2010-3708 relevant for production environments?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3708 is particularly relevant for production environments using vulnerable versions of JBoss, as it poses a risk of remote code execution.

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