CVE-2020-24639 Deserialization in Aruba AirWave Glass Software

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unsafe Java deserialization in Aruba AirWave Glass allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands and compromise the host operating system.

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-2020-24639?

CVE-2020-24639 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Aruba AirWave Glass Software, published on 15 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is a vulnerability caused by unsafe Java deserialization that allows for arbitrary command execution in a containerized environment within Airwave Glass before 1.3.3. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the underlying host operating system.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24639?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Airwave Glass.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24639 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-2020-24639 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24639 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-69hv-2gp6-4mgw.

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