CVE-2016-3690 Deserialization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on JBoss EAP servers by sending a crafted serialized payload to the PooledInvokerServlet.

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-2016-3690?

CVE-2016-3690 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform, published on 8 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The PooledInvokerServlet in JBoss EAP 4.x and 5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized payload.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3690?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3690?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3690 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-2016-3690 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3690 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8phf-82cj-4m65.

Is CVE-2016-3690 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free