CVE-2017-15694: Geode core Argument Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p426-qw2p-v95v
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-88
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15694 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) argument injection vulnerability (CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')) affecting Geode core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves argument injection in apache geode server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.0.

CVE-2017-15694 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15694
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p426-qw2p-v95v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')
Affected Product Geode core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2017-15694

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: 1.9.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.geode</groupId>
    <artifactId>geode-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.9.0</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-2017-15694, 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 1.9.0), 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-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection'), where the product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string. 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 server versions 1.0.0 to 1.8.0 is operating in secure mode, a user with write permissions for specific data regions can modify internal cluster metadata. A malicious user could modify this data in a way that affects the operation of the cluster.

CVE-2017-15694 Affected Geode core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.geode:geode-core
maven/org.apache.geode/geode-core
Maven
< 1.9.0
1.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-15694 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15694
lists.apache.org/thread.html/311505e... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/311505e7b7a045aaa246f0a1935703acacf41b954621b1363c40bf6f@%3Cuser.geode.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15694?
CVE-2017-15694 is a security vulnerability in Geode core involving Argument Injection in Apache Geode server under CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection').
Which Geode core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9.0 across affected packages: org.apache.geode:geode-core.
What version fixes CVE-2017-15694?
Upgrading to 1.9.0 (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 1.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15694?
CVE-2017-15694 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15694?
CVE-2017-15694 is classified under CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') (The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-15694?
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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