Vulnerability identifier: #VU26418

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5929

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Logback
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: QOS.ch

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 within SocketServer and ServerSocketReceiver components in Logback. 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Logback: 1.0.0 - 1.1.11

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External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1675
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1676
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1832
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2927
http://logback.qos.ch/news.html

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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.