CVE-2016-9606

Description

JBoss RESTEasy before version 3.1.2 could be forced into parsing a request with YamlProvider, resulting in unmarshalling of potentially untrusted data which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with RESTEasy application permissions.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.46% Top 25%
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Affected: Red Hat, Inc. RESTEasy
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References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1411 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-1409.html third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94940 vdb entry third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1400644 issue tracking third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1675 broken link third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038524 vdb entry third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1254 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1410 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-1255.html third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1412 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2909 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1256 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1253 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1260 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1676 broken link third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2913 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9606?
CVE-2016-9606 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9606?
To fix CVE-2016-9606, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9606 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9606 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9606?
CVE-2016-9606 affects Red Hat, Inc. RESTEasy.
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