CVE-2017-8046: Input Validation

Published Jan 4, 2018
·
Updated

Malicious PATCH requests submitted to servers using Spring Data REST backed HTTP resources can use specially crafted JSON data to run arbitrary Java code.

Other sources

Malicious PATCH requests submitted to servers using Spring Data REST versions prior to 2.6.9 (Ingalls SR9), versions prior to 3.0.1 (Kay SR1) and Spring Boot versions prior to 1.5.9, 2.0 M6 can use specially crafted JSON data to run arbitrary Java code.

— MITRE

Affected Software

19 affected components
VMware Spring Boot<1.5.9
VMware Spring Boot=2.0.0-milestone1
VMware Spring Boot=2.0.0-milestone2
VMware Spring Boot=2.0.0-milestone3
VMware Spring Boot=2.0.0-milestone4
VMware Spring Boot=2.0.0-milestone5
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest<2.6.9
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0-m1
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0-m2
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0-m3
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0-m4
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0-rc1
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0-rc2
Pivotal Software Spring Data Rest=3.0.0-rc3
VMware Spring Data REST<2.6.9
VMware Spring Data REST=3.0.0-rc1
VMware Spring Data REST=3.0.0-rc2
VMware Spring Data REST=3.0.0-rc3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Spring Data REST to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.9Patch Ingalls SR9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Spring Data REST to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.1Patch Kay SR1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Spring Boot to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Spring Boot to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0 M6

Event History

Jan 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 8, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-8046?

CVE-2017-8046 is a vulnerability that allows malicious PATCH requests to run arbitrary Java code on servers using Spring Data REST versions prior to 2.6.9, versions prior to 3.0.1, and Spring Boot versions prior to 1.5.9, 2.0 M6.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-8046?

CVE-2017-8046 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-8046?

CVE-2017-8046 affects servers using Spring Data REST versions prior to 2.6.9, versions prior to 3.0.1, and Spring Boot versions prior to 1.5.9, 2.0 M6.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2017-8046?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8046, upgrade Spring Data REST to version 2.6.9 or newer, version 3.0.1 or newer, and upgrade Spring Boot to version 1.5.9 or newer, 2.0 M6 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-8046?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-8046 at the following references: [Red Hat Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2405), [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1553024), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100948).

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