CWE
502
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-11286: JMX Credential Deserialization in GemFire

First published: Fri Jul 31 2020(Updated: )

VMware GemFire versions prior to 9.10.0, 9.9.1, 9.8.5, and 9.7.5, and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions prior to 1.11.0, 1.10.1, 1.9.2, and 1.8.2, contain a JMX service available to the network which does not properly restrict input. A remote authenticated malicious user may request against the service with a crafted set of credentials leading to remote code execution.

Credit: security@pivotal.io

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware GemFire>=9.7.0<9.7.5
VMware GemFire>=9.8.0<9.8.5
VMware GemFire>=9.9.0<9.9.1
Vmware Tanzu Gemfire For Virtual Machines>=1.8.0<1.8.2
Vmware Tanzu Gemfire For Virtual Machines>=1.9.0<1.9.2
Vmware Tanzu Gemfire For Virtual Machines>=1.10.0<1.10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-11286?

    CVE-2019-11286 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution by authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-11286?

    To fix CVE-2019-11286, upgrade to VMware GemFire versions 9.10.0 or later, or VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions 1.11.0 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2019-11286?

    CVE-2019-11286 affects VMware GemFire versions 9.7.0 through 9.9.1 and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions 1.8.0 through 1.10.1.

  • Can CVE-2019-11286 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2019-11286 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated malicious user due to the improper input restrictions of the JMX service.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-11286?

    CVE-2019-11286 is categorized as a deserialization vulnerability that affects the security of JMX components in VMware products.

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