CVE-2017-15693: Geode core Apache Geode Unsafe Deserialization Of Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-95m2-p98f-24r5
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-502
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15693 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache geode unsafe deserialization of vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Geode core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache geode unsafe deserialization of application objects. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.0.

CVE-2017-15693 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15693
GHSA Identifier GHSA-95m2-p98f-24r5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Geode core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-15693

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Geode core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.geode:geode-core fixed: 1.4.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.geode</groupId>
    <artifactId>geode-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.4.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.geode

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-15693, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.geode

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Geode core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.geode command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Geode core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the Geode server stores application objects in serialized form. Certain cluster operations and API invocations cause these objects to be deserialized. A user with DATA:WRITE access to the cluster may be able to cause remote code execution if certain classes are present on the classpath.

CVE-2017-15693 Affected Geode core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.geode:geode-core
maven/org.apache.geode/geode-core
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.4.0
1.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-15693 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15693
Geode core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/geode/pull/1166
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/geode-3... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEODE-3923
lists.apache.org/thread.html/cc3ec1d... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/cc3ec1d06062f54fdaa0357874c1d148fc54bb955f2d2df4ca328a3d@%3Cuser.geode.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15693?
CVE-2017-15693 is a security vulnerability in Geode core involving Apache Geode unsafe deserialization of application objects under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Geode core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.0 across affected packages: org.apache.geode:geode-core.
What version fixes CVE-2017-15693?
Upgrading to 1.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is geode-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.geode:geode-core is affected in releases prior to 1.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15693?
CVE-2017-15693 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15693?
CVE-2017-15693 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-15693?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.geode'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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