CVE-2017-3201 Deserialization in Flamingo amf-serializer
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via insecure deserialization in the Flamingo amf-serializer library when controlling RMI connections.
- 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-2017-3201?
CVE-2017-3201 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Exadel Flamingo amf-serializer, published on 11 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Java implementation of AMF3 deserializers used in Flamingo amf-serializer by Exadel, version 2.2.0 derives class instances from java.io.Externalizable rather than the AMF3 specification's recommendation of flash.utils.IExternalizable. A remote attacker with the ability to spoof or control an RMI server connection may be able to send serialized Java objects that execute arbitrary code when deserialized.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3201?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exadel Flamingo Amf-Serializer.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3201?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3201 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-2017-3201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-952v-mg9c-m7vp.