SB2018071201 - Remote code execution in Apache Cassandra

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SB2018071201 - Remote code execution in Apache Cassandra

Published: July 12, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018071201
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) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8016)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References