Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.scala-lang/scala-compiler

Q: What is CVE-2017-15288?

CVE-2017-15288 is a security vulnerability in Scala compiler involving scala-compiler under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource.

Q: Which Scala compiler versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4 across affected packages: org.scala-lang:scala-compiler.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2017-15288?

Upgrading to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is scala-compiler affected?

Yes, org.scala-lang:scala-compiler is affected in releases prior to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15288?

CVE-2017-15288 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15288?

CVE-2017-15288 is classified under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-15288?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.scala-lang'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

PACKAGE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qvxv-pmq9-4q7g

Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15288 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) scala-compiler vulnerability (CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) affecting Scala compiler libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves scala-compiler. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:maven/org.scala-lang/scala-compiler

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.scala-lang/scala-compiler. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-qvxv-pmq9-4q7g	CVE-2017-15288	HIGH	High severity vulnerability that affects org.scala-lang:scala-compiler

CVE-2017-15288 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15288

GHSA Identifier GHSA-qvxv-pmq9-4q7g

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8

CWE Classification CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Affected Product Scala compiler

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2018-10-19

Last Updated 2021-09-16

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

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-2017-15288

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Scala compiler 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.scala-lang:scala-compiler fixed: 2.10.7

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.scala-lang</groupId>
    <artifactId>scala-compiler</artifactId>
    <version>2.10.7</version>
</dependency>

org.scala-lang:scala-compiler fixed: 2.11.12

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.scala-lang</groupId>
    <artifactId>scala-compiler</artifactId>
    <version>2.11.12</version>
</dependency>

org.scala-lang:scala-compiler fixed: 2.12.4

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.scala-lang</groupId>
    <artifactId>scala-compiler</artifactId>
    <version>2.12.4</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.scala-lang

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-15288, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.scala-lang

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Scala compiler in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.10.7), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.scala-lang 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-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource, where the product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. In Scala compiler, 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 compilation daemon in Scala before 2.10.7, 2.11.x before 2.11.12, and 2.12.x before 2.12.4 uses weak permissions for private files in /tmp/scala-devel/${USER:shared}/scalac-compile-server-port, which allows local users to write to arbitrary class files and consequently gain privileges.

CVE-2017-15288 Affected Scala compiler Versions

3 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.10.72.11.122.12.4

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.scala-lang:scala-compiler maven/org.scala-lang/scala-compiler	Maven	< 2.10.7	2.10.7
org.scala-lang:scala-compiler maven/org.scala-lang/scala-compiler	Maven	≥ 2.11.0 < 2.11.12	2.11.12
org.scala-lang:scala-compiler maven/org.scala-lang/scala-compiler	Maven	≥ 2.12.0 < 2.12.4	2.12.4

References

NVD — CVE-2017-15288 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15288

Scala compiler Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/scala/scala/pull/6108

Scala compiler Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/scala/scala/pull/6120

Scala compiler Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/scala/scala/pull/6128

Scala compiler Security Information SECURITY

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201812-08

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GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qvxv-pmq9-4q7g

Scala compiler Security Information SECURITY

http://scala-lang.org/news/security-update-nov17.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15288?

CVE-2017-15288 is a security vulnerability in Scala compiler involving scala-compiler under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource.

Which Scala compiler versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4 across affected packages: org.scala-lang:scala-compiler.

What version fixes CVE-2017-15288?

Upgrading to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is scala-compiler affected?

Yes, org.scala-lang:scala-compiler is affected in releases prior to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.10.7, 2.11.12, 2.12.4 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15288?

CVE-2017-15288 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15288?

CVE-2017-15288 is classified under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-15288?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.scala-lang'. 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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CVSS V3

7.8 HIGH

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)

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Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

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