Remote code execution in CA Release Automation



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-15691
CWE-ID CWE-502
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 CA Release Automation
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor CA

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU14590

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15691

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure deserialization of a specially crafted serialized object, passed to the application. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CA Release Automation: 6.3.0 - 6.5.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180829-03--security-notice-for-ca-release-automation.html


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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