CVE-2016-8511 Deserialization in Network Automation

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Feb 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HPE Network Automation servers via unsafe Java deserialization in the RPCServlet.

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-2016-8511?

CVE-2016-8511 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Network Automation, published on 15 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Network Automation using RPCServlet and Java Deserialization version v9.1x, v9.2x, v10.00, v10.00.01, v10.00.02, v10.10, v10.11, v10.11.01, v10.20 was found.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8511?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Network Automation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8511?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8511 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-2016-8511 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8511 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g63c-vcx9-r7j7.