Deserialization Vulnerability in Red Hat JBoss EAP

CVE-2016-9585

What is CVE-2016-9585?

Red Hat JBoss EAP version 5 has a vulnerability in its JMX endpoint, where it improperly handles the deserialization of untrusted data. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the serialized credentials, potentially leading to a denial of service. Attackers could exploit this weakness to disrupt service availability, impacting businesses reliant on this software. It is critical for users of JBoss EAP 5 to review their security posture and take necessary actions to mitigate this risk.

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