CVE-2017-15696: Geode core Apache Geode Configuration Request Authorization Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g569-49wg-jx5f
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15696 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache geode configuration request authorization vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Geode core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache geode configuration request authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.0.

CVE-2017-15696 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15696
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g569-49wg-jx5f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2017-15696

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-2017-15696, 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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

When an Apache Geode cluster before v1.4.0 is operating in secure mode, the Geode configuration service does not properly authorize configuration requests. This allows an unprivileged user who gains access to the Geode locator to extract configuration data and previously deployed application code.

CVE-2017-15696 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-2017-15696 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15696
Geode core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/geode/pull/1059
Geode core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/geode
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/geode-3... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEODE-3962
lists.apache.org/thread.html/28989e6... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/28989e6ed0d3c29e46a489ae508302a50407a40691d5dc968f78cd3f@%3Cdev.geode.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15696?
CVE-2017-15696 is a security vulnerability in Geode core involving Apache Geode configuration request authorization vulnerability under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
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-2017-15696?
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-2017-15696?
CVE-2017-15696 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15696?
CVE-2017-15696 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-15696?
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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