CVE-2021-33806

The BDew BdLib library before 1.16.1.7 for Minecraft allows remote code execution because it deserializes untrusted data in ObjectInputStream.readObject asโ€ฆ

published June 3, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky flaw in the BDew BdLib library could let attackers run code on your Minecraft server! ๐ŸŒ Think of it like ordering a surprise meal from a restaurant that doesn't check the ingredients โ€” you could end up with something toxic instead of tasty. Here, untrusted data is served without any scrutiny, leading to a potentially devastating remote code execution. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your server, which could lead to data theft, control over your server, or even turning your favorite Minecraft world into digital rubble! That's a scary thought for any Minecraft enthusiast! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Put simply

Think of it like ordering a surprise meal from a restaurant that doesn't check the ingredients โ€” you could end up with something toxic instead of tasty. Here, untrusted data is served without any scrutiny, leading to a potentially devastating remote code execution. This vulnerability arises from the unsafe use of Java serialization in ObjectInputStream.readObject, allowing untrusted data to be deserialized and executed, potentially compromising the system.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your server, which could lead to data theft, control over your server, or even turning your favorite Minecraft world into digital rubble! That's a scary thought for any Minecraft enthusiast! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ To mitigate this risk, make sure to upgrade to BdLib version 1.16.1.7 or later. Additionally, review your data handling practices to ensure that any serialized data is from a trusted source. ๐Ÿ”’ You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will make your Minecraft server much more secure. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02981 ยท 87.2th percentile
Published
2021-06-03T11:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUN 11:22Z
    The BDew BdLib library before 1.16.1.7 for Minecraft allows remote code execution because it deserializes untrusted data in ObjectInputStream.readObject asโ€ฆ
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