SB2018020822 - Remote code execution in Red Hat JBoss 



SB2018020822 - Remote code execution in Red Hat JBoss

Published: February 8, 2018 Updated: June 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2018020822
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15412)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in libXML. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.