#VU8827 Improper input validation in ArcGIS


Published: 2017-10-11 | Updated: 2017-10-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8827

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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ArcGIS
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: ESRI

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in the configuration of the ESRI-provided ArgGIS Server image available on Azure Marketplace due to the default settings load the Java rmid service on TCP port 1098 and set the 'java.rmi.server.useCodebaseOnly' property to false. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to cause the target RMI service to load and execute remote Java code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 10.4.1 and 10.5.1.

Vulnerable software versions

ArcGIS: 9.0 - 10.2


External links
http://www.esri.com/arcgis/about-arcgis


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.


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