Remote code execution in ESRI ArcGIS



Published: 2017-10-13
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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ArcGIS
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor ESRI

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU8827

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in the configuration of the ESRI-provided ArgGIS Server image available on Azure Marketplace due to the default settings load the Java rmid service on TCP port 1098 and set the 'java.rmi.server.useCodebaseOnly' property to false. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to cause the target RMI service to load and execute remote Java code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 10.4.1 and 10.5.1.

Vulnerable software versions

ArcGIS: 9.0 - 10.2

External links

http://www.esri.com/arcgis/about-arcgis


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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