SB2020080310 - Remote code execution in VMware GemFire and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs



SB2020080310 - Remote code execution in VMware GemFire and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs

Published: August 3, 2020 Updated: August 3, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020080310
Severity
Medium
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) Configuration (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5396)

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

The vulnerability exixts due to a JMX service contains an insecure default configuration. A remote authenticated attacker can create an MLet mbean and execute arbitrary code on the target system. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.