CVE-2016-10750: High severity hazelcast vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2016
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Updated

A flaw was found in the cluster join procedure in Hazelcast. This flaw allows an attacker to gain remote code execution via Java deserialization.

Other sources

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

Upstream issue:

https://github.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/issues/8024

Upstream pull:

https://github.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/pull/12230

Red Hat

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
hazelcast hazelcast<3.11

Event History

Apr 26, 2016
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 PM
Description
May 23, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10750?

CVE-2016-10750 has a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10750?

To fix CVE-2016-10750, upgrade Hazelcast to version 3.11 or higher.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10750?

CVE-2016-10750 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by unsafe Java deserialization during the cluster join procedure.

4

Which versions of Hazelcast are affected by CVE-2016-10750?

Hazelcast versions prior to 3.11 are affected by CVE-2016-10750.

5

Can CVE-2016-10750 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-10750 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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