Critical · published October 7, 2019
💡 A quirky polymorphic typing issue has been found in FasterXML jackson-databind versions prior to 2.9.10! Think of it like an art gallery where a painting is mislabeled, confusing visitors about what they're actually looking at. This can lead to all sorts of misunderstandings about the data being processed! While this vulnerability currently has an UNKNOWN severity, it still poses a potential risk for data mishandling. If exploited, it might disrupt applications relying on this functionality, leading them to behave unpredictably or misinterpret data. Protecting your application from quirky behavior starts now!
Think of it like an art gallery where a painting is mislabeled, confusing visitors about what they're actually looking at. This can lead to all sorts of misunderstandings about the data being processed! The issue stems from polymorphic typing which could lead to improper handling of types in the jackson-databind library, specifically relating to the Ehcache Jta Transaction Manager Lookup.
While this vulnerability currently has an UNKNOWN severity, it still poses a potential risk for data mishandling. If exploited, it might disrupt applications relying on this functionality, leading them to behave unpredictably or misinterpret data. Protecting your application from quirky behavior starts now! Upgrade to jackson-databind version 2.9.10 or later to ensure this issue is patched. Additionally, review your data handling logic to avoid any unintended consequences from type mismatches. Regularly check for updates to keep your dependencies secure. You've got this! With these steps, you’ll keep your applications safe and sound! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fasterxml/jackson-databind | ≥ 2.0.0, < 2.8.11.5 | 2.8.11.5 |
| fasterxml/jackson-databind | ≥ 2.9.0, < 2.9.10 | 2.9.10 |
| netapp/active_iq_unified_manager | ≥ 7.3 | — |
| netapp/active_iq_unified_manager | ≥ 7.3 | — |
| netapp/active_iq_unified_manager | ≥ 9.5 | — |
| netapp/oncommand_api_services | all versions | — |
| netapp/oncommand_workflow_automation | all versions | — |
| netapp/service_level_manager | all versions | — |
| netapp/steelstore_cloud_integrated_storage | all versions | — |
| debian/debian_linux | all versions | — |
| redhat/jboss_enterprise_application_platform | all versions | — |
| redhat/jboss_enterprise_application_platform | all versions | — |
| oracle/customer_management_and_segmentation_foundation | < 18.0 | 18.0 |
| oracle/goldengate_application_adapters | all versions | — |
| oracle/retail_customer_management_and_segmentation_foundation | all versions | — |
| oracle/weblogic_server | all versions | — |