SB2023082369 - Remote code execution in Spring for Apache Kafka 



SB2023082369 - Remote code execution in Spring for Apache Kafka

Published: August 23, 2023 Updated: August 31, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023082369
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34040)

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system under certain conditions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.