7.8
CWE
502
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12628

First published: Fri Oct 20 2017(Updated: )

The JMX server embedded in Apache James, also used by the command line client is exposed to a java de-serialization issue, and thus can be used to execute arbitrary commands. As James exposes JMX socket by default only on local-host, this vulnerability can only be used for privilege escalation. Release 3.0.1 upgrades the incriminated library.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.james:james-project<3.0.1
3.0.1
Apache James<=3.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12628?

    CVE-2017-12628 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12628?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-12628, upgrade to Apache James version 3.0.1 or later.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-12628?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-12628 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands through the JMX server.

  • Which versions of Apache James are affected by CVE-2017-12628?

    Apache James versions before 3.0.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-12628.

  • Is CVE-2017-12628 exploitable over the internet?

    CVE-2017-12628 is not exploitable over the internet as the JMX socket is exposed only on localhost by default.

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