CVE-2016-1487 Deserialization in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Lexmark Markvision Enterprise by exploiting unsafe Java deserialization in the Apache Commons Collections library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-1487?

CVE-2016-1487 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Lexmark Markvision Enterprise before 2.3.0 misuses the Apache Commons Collections Library, leading to remote code execution because of Java deserialization.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1487?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lexmark Markvision Enterprise.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1487?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1487 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-2016-1487 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1487 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f643-526h-fqcg.

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