CVE-2015-7501

Red Hat JBoss A-MQ 6.x; BPM Suite (BPMS) 6.x; BRMS 6.x and 5.x; Data Grid (JDG) 6.x; Data Virtualization (JDV) 6.x and 5.x; Enterprise Application Platform…

published November 9, 2017

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
86%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted serialized Java object can turn this JBoss service into an attacker's playground! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a maliciously packaged delivery that opens the door to your entire office. Instead of just delivering a package, it can unleash anything from the back office, making it a dangerous gift! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on your server, gaining full control and wreaking havoc. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, or even service outages — a nightmare scenario for anyone responsible for system integrity!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a maliciously packaged delivery that opens the door to your entire office. Instead of just delivering a package, it can unleash anything from the back office, making it a dangerous gift! The vulnerability arises from how Red Hat’s products handle serialized Java objects, specifically related to the Apache Commons Collections library. If an attacker sends a crafted object, they can execute any command on the server, which is a serious risk.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on your server, gaining full control and wreaking havoc. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, or even service outages — a nightmare scenario for anyone responsible for system integrity! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you update your Red Hat JBoss components to the latest versions that address this issue. Review your application’s use of serialized objects and implement strict validation for incoming data. Staying on top of your patches is key! You’ve got this! By taking proactive steps, you can keep your systems secure and protect against potential threats. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.85562 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2017-11-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:11Z
    EPSS moved 86% → 70%
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  • 06 SEP 03:08Z
    EPSS moved 86% → 70%
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  • 30 AUG 15:29Z
    EPSS moved 70% → 86%
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  • 29 AUG 04:06Z
    EPSS moved 86% → 70%
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  • 09 NOV 00:00Z
    Red Hat JBoss A-MQ 6.x; BPM Suite (BPMS) 6.x; BRMS 6.x and 5.x; Data Grid (JDG) 6.x; Data Virtualization (JDV) 6.x and 5.x; Enterprise Application Platform…
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