Arbitrary Command Execution in IBM Analytics and IT Infrastructure Products
CVE-2015-7450
Key Information:
- Vendor
- IBM
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 2 January 2016
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Summary
Certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products are vulnerable to a security flaw that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability arises due to vulnerabilities in the serialized-object interfaces where crafted serialized Java objects can be exploited. The issue is specifically related to the InvokerTransformer class in the Apache Commons Collections library, which can lead to significant security risks if left unpatched.
CISA Reported
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The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
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EPSS Score
97% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Exploit known to exist
- 🦅
CISA Reported
- 🟡
Public PoC available
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved