CVE-2017-7504: Critical severity redhat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform vulnerability

Published May 16, 2017
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Updated

HTTPServerILServlet.java in JMS over HTTP Invocation Layer of the JbossMQ implementation (jbossmq-httpil.sar, which is enabled by default in Red Hat Jboss Applicatino Server <= Jboss 4.X) does not restrict the classes for which it performs deserialization, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data.

Other sources

HTTPServerILServlet.java in JMS over HTTP Invocation Layer of the JbossMQ implementation, which is enabled by default in Red Hat Jboss Application Server <= Jboss 4.X does not restrict the classes for which it performs deserialization, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform<=4.0

Event History

May 16, 2017
Data Sourced
04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7504?

CVE-2017-7504 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7504?

To fix CVE-2017-7504, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of JBoss that is not vulnerable, specifically JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 4.1 or higher.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7504?

CVE-2017-7504 affects Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform versions up to and including 4.0.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-7504 allow?

CVE-2017-7504 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to unrestricted deserialization of classes.

5

Is CVE-2017-7504 enabled by default?

Yes, the vulnerable JMS over HTTP Invocation Layer in JBossMQ is enabled by default in JBoss Application Server versions 4.x.

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