CVE-2017-3159: Critical severity Apache Camel vulnerability

Published Feb 9, 2017
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Updated

Apache Camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerable to Java object de-serialisation vulnerability. De-serializing untrusted data can lead to security flaws.

External References:

http://camel.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2017-3159.txt.asc

Upstream bug:

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAMEL-10575

Other sources

Apache Camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerable to Java object de-serialization vulnerability. De-serializing untrusted data can lead to security flaws.

MITRE

Apache Camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerable to Java object de-serialization. De-serializing untrusted data can lead to security flaws.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml>=2.18.0<2.18.2
2.18.2
maven/org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml<2.17.5
2.17.5
redhat/camel-snakeyaml<2.17.5
2.17.5
Apache Camel<=2.14.4
Apache Camel>=2.17.0<=2.17.4
Apache Camel>=2.18.0<=2.18.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.18.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.17.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/camel-snakeyaml to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.17.5

Event History

Mar 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2018
Advisory Published
05:21 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3159?

CVE-2017-3159 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for exploitation through Java object de-serialization.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3159?

To remediate CVE-2017-3159, upgrade the camel-snakeyaml component to version 2.18.2 or apply the patch available for version 2.17.5.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2017-3159?

The impact of CVE-2017-3159 includes the risk of remote code execution if untrusted data is de-serialized.

4

Which versions of Apache Camel are affected by CVE-2017-3159?

Apache Camel versions prior to 2.18.2, including 2.14.4, 2.17.0 to 2.17.4, and 2.18.0 to 2.18.1 are affected by CVE-2017-3159.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3159?

No specific workarounds are recommended for CVE-2017-3159; upgrading to the fixed version is the best approach.

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