Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.camel/camel-snakeyaml

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hvpr-9cr6-q5v7
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-3159 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Camel snakeyaml libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerable to java object de-serialization. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.17.5, 2.18.2.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.camel/camel-snakeyaml

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.camel/camel-snakeyaml. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-hvpr-9cr6-q5v7 CVE-2017-3159 CRITICAL Apache Camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerable to Java object de-serialization

CVE-2017-3159 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-3159
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hvpr-9cr6-q5v7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Camel snakeyaml
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/A:H).

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 High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-3159

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Camel snakeyaml 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.camel:camel-snakeyaml fixed: 2.17.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-snakeyaml</artifactId>
    <version>2.17.5</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml fixed: 2.18.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-snakeyaml</artifactId>
    <version>2.18.2</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.camel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-3159, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Camel snakeyaml in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.17.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camel 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 Camel snakeyaml, 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

Apache Camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerable to Java object de-serialization. De-serializing untrusted data can lead to security flaws.

CVE-2017-3159 Affected Camel snakeyaml Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.17.52.18.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-snakeyaml
Maven
< 2.17.5
2.17.5
org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-snakeyaml
Maven
≥ 2.18.0
< 2.18.2
2.18.2

References

NVD — CVE-2017-3159 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-3159
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/20e26226107f3133c87d0f5c845e02f824823f69
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/21c04b635cacd57bf4d438fc2308533ca1babde9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/2f19ce59cc4d89f21455f47604915fab6a22233b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/6b979d07fd4be6ac913368f2abeae690d3325d37
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/bea972e99b5c75dc0edeb93ecbba9ff70c36bb43
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/c98e48a7421b813bd47d5ae2717aea35a98d187
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/dcb5a74a3987d2264ad195c7844bbb6c8121661
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2017:08... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0868
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hvpr-9cr6-q5v7
Camel snakeyaml Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/camel
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/camel-1... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAMEL-10575
lists.apache.org/thread.html/2318d7f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2318d7f7d87724d8716cd650c21b31cb06e4d34f6d0f5ee42f28fdaf@%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/b4014ea... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b4014ea7c5830ca1fc28edd5cafedfe93ad4af2d9e69c961c5def31d@%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
Camel snakeyaml Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://www.github.com/mbechler/marshalsec/blob/master/marshalsec.pdf?raw=true
Camel snakeyaml Security Information SECURITY
http://camel.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2017-3159.txt.asc?version=1&modificationDate=1486565167000&api=v2
Camel snakeyaml Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/22/2
Camel snakeyaml Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96321

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3159?
CVE-2017-3159 is a security vulnerability in Camel snakeyaml involving Apache Camel's camel-snakeyaml component is vulnerable to Java object de-serialization under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Camel snakeyaml versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.17.5, 2.18.2 across affected packages: org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml.
What version fixes CVE-2017-3159?
Upgrading to 2.17.5, 2.18.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is camel-snakeyaml affected?
Yes, org.apache.camel:camel-snakeyaml is affected in releases prior to 2.17.5, 2.18.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.17.5, 2.18.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-3159?
CVE-2017-3159 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-3159?
CVE-2017-3159 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-2017-3159?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camel'. 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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