Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1051277

First published: Fri Jan 10 2014(Updated: )

It was found that XStream would deserialize arbitrary user-supplied XML content, representing objects of any type. A remote attacker able to pass XML to XStream could use this flaw to perform a variety of attacks, including remote code execution in the context of the server running the XStream application.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
XStream

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1051277?

    REDHAT-BUG-1051277 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1051277?

    To resolve REDHAT-BUG-1051277, upgrade XStream to the latest version that includes a patch for this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can REDHAT-BUG-1051277 enable?

    REDHAT-BUG-1051277 can enable various attacks including remote code execution, data manipulation, and denial of service.

  • Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1051277?

    The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-1051277 is XStream.

  • How does REDHAT-BUG-1051277 allow for exploitation?

    REDHAT-BUG-1051277 allows exploitation through deserialization of arbitrary user-supplied XML, enabling attackers to control the server environment.

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