CVE-2016-1998 Deserialization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Mar 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands in HPE Service Manager via crafted serialized Java objects, requiring immediate patching.

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-2016-1998?

CVE-2016-1998 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HPE Service Manager (SM) 9.3x before 9.35 P4 and 9.4x before 9.41.P2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections library.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1998?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Service Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1998?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1998 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-2016-1998 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1998 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w227-q5p9-mh2c.