CVE-2016-1999 Deserialization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on HP Release Control servers by sending crafted serialized Java objects.
- 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-2016-1999?
CVE-2016-1999 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The server in HP Release Control 9.13, 9.20, and 9.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections library.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1999?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Release Control.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1999 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-2016-1999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4m5-3pqm-cm2q.