SB2015040101 - Remote code execution in Apache Cassandra



SB2015040101 - Remote code execution in Apache Cassandra

Published: April 1, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015040101
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0225)

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

The weakness exists in the default configuration due to binding an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted RMI request and execute arbitrary JAVA code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.