CVE-2014-2228 Deserialization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via unsafe XML deserialization in the XStream extension of HP Fortify SCA.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-2228?

CVE-2014-2228 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The XStream extension in HP Fortify SCA before 2.2 RC3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization of XML messages.

Weakness: CWE-776

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2228?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Talend Restlet.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2228?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2014-2228 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2228 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-442w-6f43-74g9.

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