Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in libcommons-collections3-java Package
Summary
DEBIAN-CVE-2015-7501: Red Hat JBoss A-MQ 6.x; BPM Suite (BPMS) 6.x; BRMS 6.x and 5.x; Data Grid (JDG) 6.x; Data Virtualization (JDV) 6.x and 5.x; Enterprise Application Platform 6.x, 5.x, and 4.3.x; Fuse 6.x; Fuse Service Works (FSW) 6.x; Ope... Affects libcommons-collections3-java versions < 3.2.2-1. Fixed in 3.2.2-1. How to fix ↓
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Background
The libcommons-collections3-java package is a Java library that provides various utility classes for working with collections. It is widely used in Java applications to enhance data structure manipulation and improve code efficiency. However, this package has been identified to have a significant vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through crafted serialized Java objects, particularly affecting applications that utilize the Apache Commons Collections library.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-7501, originates from the way certain Java applications handle serialized objects. Attackers can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted serialized data, which can lead to remote command execution. This poses a severe risk as it allows unauthorized users to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to data breaches, service disruptions, or complete system compromise. The affected versions of the libcommons-collections3-java package are prior to 3.2.2-1.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.2.2-1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade libcommons-collections3-javaTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider implementing input validation to sanitize serialized objects before processing them. This can help mitigate the risk of exploitation until the package is updated.
Conclusion
The libcommons-collections3-java package has a critical vulnerability that allows remote command execution through crafted serialized objects. It is crucial to update to the patched version 3.2.2-1 to secure your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and identify vulnerabilities in your software effectively.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted serialized Java objects.
Versions prior to 3.2.2-1 are affected by this vulnerability.
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Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized command execution, data breaches, and system compromise.
Implementing input validation to sanitize serialized objects can help mitigate the risk until the package is updated.
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