SB2018110713 - Remote code execution in Red Hat JBoss RichFaces

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SB2018110713 - Remote code execution in Red Hat JBoss RichFaces

Published: November 7, 2018 Updated: September 28, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2018110713
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14667)

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

The vulnerability exists due to deserialization of untrusted data. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted UserResource RichFaces expression language that contains a tainted java serialized object org.ajax4jsf.resource.UserResource$UriData expression, trigger deserialization after clearing white list protections and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References