CVE-2018-1051: Input Validation

Published Jan 17, 2018
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Updated

It was found that fix for CVE-2016-9606 was incomplete and Yaml unmarshalling in Resteasy is still possible via Yaml.load() in YamlProvider.

Other sources

It was found that the fix for CVE-2016-9606 in versions 3.0.22 and 3.1.2 was incomplete and Yaml unmarshalling in Resteasy is still possible via Yaml.load() in YamlProvider.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected components
redhat resteasy=3.0.22
redhat resteasy=3.1.2

Event History

Jan 17, 2018
Data Sourced
10:42 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-1051.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-1051?

The severity rating of CVE-2018-1051 is high (8.1).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1051?

Versions 3.0.22 and 3.1.2 of Redhat Resteasy are affected by CVE-2018-1051.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited via Yaml unmarshalling in Resteasy's YamlProvider using `Yaml.load()`.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1051?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-1051 is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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