ID:7090 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Storm - CVE-2021-40865

 
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ID:7090 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Storm - CVE-2021-40865

Published: November 29, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58269
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40865
CWE-ID: CWE-502
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Storm

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data in the worker services. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted request to the server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.