CVE-2018-15691: Critical severity broadcom release automation vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2018
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Updated

Insecure deserialization of a specially crafted serialized object, in CA Release Automation 6.5 and earlier, allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Broadcom Release Automation>=6.3<6.3.0.9945
Broadcom Release Automation>=6.4<6.4.0.10119
Broadcom Release Automation>=6.5<6.5.0.10080

Event History

Aug 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15691?

CVE-2018-15691 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-15691?

To fix CVE-2018-15691, upgrade to CA Release Automation version 6.6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-15691?

CVE-2018-15691 affects CA Release Automation versions 6.5 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-15691?

CVE-2018-15691 is classified as an insecure deserialization vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-15691 lead to data breaches?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2018-15691 could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to data breaches.

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