CVE-2020-35491: High severity fasterxml jackson-databind vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2020
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Updated

A flaw was found in jackson-databind. FasterXML mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Other sources

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource.

Affected Software

45 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind>=2.0.0<=2.9.10.7
2.9.10.8
fasterxml jackson-databind>=2.0.0<2.9.10.8
NetApp Service Level Manager
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Oracle Agile PLM=9.3.6
Oracle Application Testing Suite=13.3.0.1
Oracle Autovue For Agile Product Lifecycle Management=21.0.2
Oracle Banking Platform=2.6.2
Oracle Banking Platform=2.7.0
Oracle Banking Platform=2.7.1
Oracle Banking Platform=2.8.0
Oracle Banking Platform=2.9.0
Oracle Banking Platform=2.10.0
Oracle Banking Treasury Management=14.4
Oracle Banking Virtual Account Management=14.2.0
Oracle Banking Virtual Account Management=14.3.0
Oracle Banking Virtual Account Management=14.5.0
Oracle Blockchain Platform<=21.1.2
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy=1.14.0
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Unified Data Repository=1.4.0
Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Route>=8.0.0.0<=8.5.0.0
Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Route
Oracle Communications Evolved Communications Application Server=7.1
Oracle Communications Instant Messaging Server=10.0.1.5.0
Oracle Communications Offline Mediation Controller=12.0.0.3
Oracle Communications Pricing Design Center=12.0.0.4.0
Oracle Communications Services Gatekeeper=7.0
Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management=7.4.1
Oracle Documaker=12.6.3
Oracle Documaker=12.6.4
Oracle Insurance Policy Administration J2EE=11.0.2
Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation>=16.0<=19.0
Oracle Retail Merchandising System=15.0.3
Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service=16.0.6
Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service=17.0.4
Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service=18.0.3
Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service=19.0.2
Oracle SD-WAN Edge=9.0
Oracle WebCenter Portal=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle WebCenter Portal=12.2.1.4.0
redhat/jackson-databind<2.9.10.8
2.9.10.8
IBM Security Verify Information Queue<=10.0.8
IBM Security Verify Information Queue<=10.0.7
IBM Security Verify Information Queue<=10.0.6
IBM Security Verify Information Queue<=10.0.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.10.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jackson-databind to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.10.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.10.8
  4. Configuration

    Avoid configurations that use @JsonTypeInfo with id.CLASS or id.MINIMAL_CLASS.

    Jackson Databind @JsonTypeInfo use of type id.CLASS or id.MINIMAL_CLASS = Do not use id.CLASS or id.MINIMAL_CLASS
  5. Configuration

    Do not enableDefaultTyping(); avoid this setting to reduce the risk described.

    Jackson Databind enableDefaultTyping() = Disabled
  6. Compensating control

    Avoid using org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.PerUserPoolDataSource and org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource in the classpath.

Event History

Dec 14, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:43 PM
Description
Dec 18, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 9, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:15 PM
Sep 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-35491?

CVE-2020-35491 is a vulnerability in FasterXML jackson-databind that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

How does CVE-2020-35491 work?

CVE-2020-35491 is caused by an unsafe deserialization between gadgets and typing, specifically related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35491?

The severity of CVE-2020-35491 is high, with a severity value of 8.1.

4

How can CVE-2020-35491 be exploited?

CVE-2020-35491 can be exploited by sending specially-crafted input to the vulnerable system.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-35491?

To fix CVE-2020-35491, you should update FasterXML jackson-databind to version 2.9.10.8 or later.

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