CVE-2022-37022

Apache Geode deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 11

Description

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.2 and 1.13.2 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 11. Any user wishing to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX or RMI should upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15. Use of 1.15 on Java 11 will automatically protect JMX over RMI against deserialization attacks. This should have no impact on performance since it only affects JMX/RMI which Gfsh uses to communicate with the JMX Manager which is hosted on a Locator.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Disable affected services such as JMX over RMI unless they are required. JMX over RMI can be disabled by setting Geode property `jmx-manager` to false; this property defaults to false on Servers and true on Locators.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Geode
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/kr1y4l9752g1ww1shnmh8dbfjq785k4m mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37022?
CVE-2022-37022 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-37022?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2022-37022: Disable affected services such as JMX over RMI unless they are required. JMX over RMI can be disabled by setting Geode property `jmx-manager` to false; this property defaults to false on Servers and true on Locators.
Is CVE-2022-37022 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-37022 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-37022?
CVE-2022-37022 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Geode.
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