SB2018042419 - Remote code execution in Pivotal Spring Framework 



SB2018042419 - Remote code execution in Pivotal Spring Framework

Published: April 24, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018042419
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
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) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1275)

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

The weakness exists due to allowing applications to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints with a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging module. A remote attacker can submit a sepcially crafted message to the broker and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.