CVE-2021-33790

The RebornCore library before 4.7.3 allows remote code execution because it deserializes untrusted data in ObjectInputStream.readObject as part of…

published May 31, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky deserialization flaw in RebornCore could let attackers run their malicious code just by sending a cleverly crafted packet! Think of this as a restaurant that takes orders without checking if the ingredients coming in are safe. An attacker can send in a special "dish" that the kitchen could cook up without question, leading to a potentially disastrous meal for everyone! Imagine an attacker manipulating the Minecraft modifications on your server — they could execute code that disrupts gameplay or even takes control of the environment. This could ruin not just your game, but also compromise server security, leaving everyone vulnerable!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that takes orders without checking if the ingredients coming in are safe. An attacker can send in a special "dish" that the kitchen could cook up without question, leading to a potentially disastrous meal for everyone! CVE-2021-33790 arises because the RebornCore library deserializes untrusted data in its ExtendedPacketBuffer, allowing any class on the classpath to be instantiated. This means an attacker could exploit this by providing malicious data that executes arbitrary code.

What to do

Imagine an attacker manipulating the Minecraft modifications on your server — they could execute code that disrupts gameplay or even takes control of the environment. This could ruin not just your game, but also compromise server security, leaving everyone vulnerable! Upgrade RebornCore to version 4.7.3 or later to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that you audit any modifications installed to minimize potential risks. Stay vigilant about incoming packets and consider implementing validation mechanisms where possible. You've got the power to secure your server! Follow these steps, and you'll have a safer Minecraft experience in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02839 · 86.6th percentile
Published
2021-05-31T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAY 04:00Z
    The RebornCore library before 4.7.3 allows remote code execution because it deserializes untrusted data in ObjectInputStream.readObject as part of…
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