CVE-2022-36978: Ivanti Avalanche Notification Server Service Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the Notification Server service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-15448.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the Notification Server service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.
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What is CVE-2022-36978?
CVE-2022-36978 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36978?
CVE-2022-36978 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can the CVE-2022-36978 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2022-36978 vulnerability can be exploited by bypassing the existing authentication mechanism and executing arbitrary code remotely.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-36978?
The Ivanti Avalanche version 6.3.2.3490 and versions between 6.3.2.3490 and 6.3.4 are affected by CVE-2022-36978.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-36978?
Yes, Ivanti Avalanche has released version 6.3.4 as a fix for CVE-2022-36978.