SB2017081501 - Remote code execution in SolarWinds Virtualization Manager



SB2017081501 - Remote code execution in SolarWinds Virtualization Manager

Published: August 15, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017081501
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3642)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to deserialization of untrusted data in the RMI service. A remote attacker can submit specially crafted serialized Java object via TCP port 1099 and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.