Remte code execution in VMware GemFire and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs



Published: 2020-08-03
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-11286
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		VMware GemFire
Server applications / Other server solutions

VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33000

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11286

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the JMX service. A remote authenticated attacker can request against the service with a crafted set of credentials and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware GemFire: 9.7.0 - 9.9.0

VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs: 1.8.0 - 1.10.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2019-11286


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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