CVE-2017-1000034 Akka Java Serialization vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via unsafe Java deserialization in the Akka Remoting component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-1000034?
CVE-2017-1000034 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Akka versions <=2.4.16 and 2.5-M1 are vulnerable to a java deserialization attack in its Remoting component resulting in remote code execution in the context of the ActorSystem.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000034?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.typesafe.akka:akka-actor. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.typesafe.akka:akka-actor Maven | All versions | 2.4.17 |
com.typesafe.akka:akka-actor Maven | All versions | 2.4.17 |
Products include Akka Akka.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000034?
Upgrade com.typesafe.akka:akka-actor to 2.4.17 or later.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2017-1000034 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000034 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm57-9j6q-rxm2.