ID:8940 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in xstream - CVE-2021-39141

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8940 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in xstream - CVE-2021-39141

ID:8940 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in xstream - CVE-2021-39141

Published: March 28, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU73946
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39141
CWE-ID: CWE-502
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
xstream

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. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application 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.