CVE-2010-3708: Drools core Drools Improper Input Validation Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qvq6-cw53-rmwg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-3708 is a HIGH drools improper input validation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Drools core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves drools improper input validation vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in jboss eap. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.7.

CVE-2010-3708 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-3708
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qvq6-cw53-rmwg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Drools core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-3708

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Drools 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.drools:drools-core fixed: 4.0.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.drools</groupId>
    <artifactId>drools-core</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.7</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.drools

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2010-3708, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.drools

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Drools core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.7), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.drools 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Drools 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

The serialization implementation in JBoss Drools in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP09 and JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform 4.2 and 4.3 supports the embedding of class files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted static initializer. The maintainers of JBoss EAP patched the vulnerability by applying a fix from Drools 4.0.7.

CVE-2010-3708 Affected Drools core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.drools:drools-core
maven/org.drools/drools-core
Maven
< 4.0.7
4.0.7

References

NVD — CVE-2010-3708 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3708
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=633859
issues.jboss.org/browse/soa-2319 WEB
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/SOA-2319
Drools core Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111025030056/http://securitytracker.com/id?1024813
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0937.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0938.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0939.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0940.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3708?
CVE-2010-3708 is a security vulnerability in Drools core involving Drools Improper Input Validation vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in JBoss EAP under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Drools core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.7 across affected packages: org.drools:drools-core.
What version fixes CVE-2010-3708?
Upgrading to 4.0.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is drools-core affected?
Yes, org.drools:drools-core is affected in releases prior to 4.0.7. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-3708?
CVE-2010-3708 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-3708?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.drools'. 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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