Vulnerability identifier: #VU13826

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8016

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cassandra
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper binding of an unauthenticated Java Management Extensions (JMX)/Remote Method Invocation (RMI) interface to all network interfaces. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the JMX/RMI interface via Java APIs, load a specially crafted file that submits malicious input and execute arbitrary Java code on the system.

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

Mitigation
Update to version 3.11.2 or 4.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Cassandra: 3.11 - 3.11.1, 3.10

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External links
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CASSANDRA-14173.

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.