CVE-2023-38689

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in network IO

Description

Logistics Pipes is a modification (a.k.a. mod) for the computer game Minecraft Java Edition. The mod used Java's `ObjectInputStream#readObject` on untrusted data coming from clients or servers over the network resulting in possible remote code execution when sending specifically crafted network packets after connecting. The affected versions were released between 2013 and 2016 and the issue (back then unknown) was fixed in 2016 by a refactoring of the network IO code. The issue is present in all Logistics Pipes versions ranged from 0.7.0.91 prior to 0.10.0.71, which were downloaded from different platforms summing up to multi-million downloads. For Minecraft version 1.7.10 the issue was fixed in build 0.10.0.71. Everybody on Minecraft 1.7.10 should check their version number of Logistics Pipes in their modlist and update, if the version number is smaller than 0.10.0.71. Any newer supported Minecraft version (like 1.12.2) never had a Logistics Pipes version with vulnerable code. The best available workaround for vulnerable versions is to play in singleplayer only or update to newer Minecraft versions and modpacks.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.33% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: RS485 LogisticsPipes
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38689?
CVE-2023-38689 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38689?
To fix CVE-2023-38689, 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-2023-38689 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38689 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38689?
CVE-2023-38689 affects RS485 LogisticsPipes.
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