REDHAT-BUG-1116665: High severity apache commons beanutils vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2014
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Updated

It was found that commons-beanutils exposes the class property by default, with no mechanism to disable access to it. If a framework built on commons-beanutils does not otherwise suppress access to the class property, then a remote attacker could use this flaw to manipulate the ClassLoader used by the underlying container. This could lead to remote code execution under certain conditions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache commons-beanutils

Event History

Jul 7, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1116665?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1116665 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1116665?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1116665, upgrade to a patched version of Apache commons-beanutils that restricts access to the class property.

3

What versions of Apache commons-beanutils are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1116665?

All versions of Apache commons-beanutils prior to the patched release are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1116665.

4

Can REDHAT-BUG-1116665 be exploited remotely?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1116665 can be exploited by a remote attacker if the framework built on commons-beanutils does not suppress access to the class property.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1116665?

A possible workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1116665 is to configure the application to limit access to the class properties directly.

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