CVE-2018-8016
First published: Mon Jun 25 2018(Updated: )
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 3.8 through 3.11.1 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request. This issue is a regression of CVE-2015-0225. The regression was introduced in https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CASSANDRA-12109. The fix for the regression is implemented in https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CASSANDRA-14173. This fix is contained in the 3.11.2 release of Apache Cassandra.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Cassandra | >=3.8<=3.11.1 | |
| maven/org.apache.cassandra:cassandra-all | >=3.8<=3.11.1 | 3.11.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/bafb9060bbdf958a1c15ba66c68531116fba4a83858a2796254da066@%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8016
- https://github.com/beobal/cassandra/commit/28ee665b3c0c9238b61a871064f024d54cddcc79
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CASSANDRA-14173
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-52gq-7j6c-xw6x (Advisory)
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/bafb9060bbdf958a1c15ba66c68531116fba4a83858a2796254da066%40%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Apache Cassandra vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Apache Cassandra vulnerability is CVE-2018-8016.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8016?
The severity of CVE-2018-8016 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-8016?
The affected software for CVE-2018-8016 is Apache Cassandra versions 3.8 through 3.11.1.
How does CVE-2018-8016 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code?
CVE-2018-8016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by exploiting the unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface bound to all network interfaces.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-8016?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2018-8016. It is recommended to upgrade to a version of Apache Cassandra that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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