Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.scala-lang/scala-library
PACKAGECVE-2022-36944 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) scala subject to file deletion, vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Scala library libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves scala subject to file deletion, code execution due to java deserialization chain with lazylist object deserialization. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.13.9.
pkg:maven/org.scala-lang/scala-library
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.scala-lang/scala-library. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-8qv5-68g4-248j | CVE-2022-36944 | CRITICAL | Scala subject to file deletion, code execution due to Java deserialization chain with LazyList object deserialization |
CVE-2022-36944 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.8
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2022-36944
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Scala library dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.scala-lang</groupId>
<artifactId>scala-library</artifactId>
<version>2.13.9</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.scala-langHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-36944, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.scala-langAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Scala library in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.13.9), 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Scala library, 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
CVE-2022-36944 Affected Scala library Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.scala-lang:scala-library
|
Maven |
≥ 2.13.0
< 2.13.9
|
2.13.9
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-8qv5-68g4-248j",
"modified" : "2022-09-28T14:10:01Z",
"published" : "2022-09-25T00:00:20Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-36944" ],
"summary" : "Scala subject to file deletion, code execution due to Java deserialization chain with LazyList object deserialization",
"details" : "Scala 2.13.x before 2.13.9 has a Java deserialization chain in its JAR file. On its own, it cannot be exploited. There is only a risk in conjunction with LazyList object deserialization within an application. In such situations, it allows attackers to erase contents of arbitrary files, make network connections, or possibly run arbitrary code (specifically, Function0 functions) via a gadget chain.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
} ],
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"package" : {
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"name" : "org.scala-lang:scala-library"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "2.13.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "2.13.9"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36944"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/scala/scala/pull/10118"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://discuss.lightbend.com/t/impact-of-cve-2022-36944-on-akka-cluster-akka-actor-akka-remote/10007/2"
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"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/scala/scala"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/scala/scala-collection-compat/releases/tag/v2.9.0"
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"url" : "https://github.com/scala/scala/releases/tag/v2.13.9"
}, {
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"url" : "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6ZOZVWY3X72FZZCCRAKRJYTQOJ6LUD6Z"
}, {
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}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://www.scala-lang.org/download"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-502" ],
"severity" : "CRITICAL",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2022-09-28T14:10:01Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2022-09-23T18:15:00Z"
}
}