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CVE-2016-4978

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 6.92%

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CVE-2016-4978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The getObject method of the javax.jms.ObjectMessage class in the (1) JMS Core client, (2) Artemis broker, and (3) Artemis REST component in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis before 1.4.0 might allow remote authenticated users with permission to send messages to the Artemis broker to deserialize arbitrary objects and execute arbitrary code by leveraging gadget classes being present on the Artemis classpath.. EPSS estimates a 6.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The getObject method of the javax.jms.ObjectMessage class in the (1) JMS Core client, (2) Artemis broker, and (3) Artemis REST component in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis before 1.4.0 might allow remote authenticated users with permission to send messages to the Artemis broker to deserialize arbitrary objects and execute arbitrary code by leveraging gadget classes being present on the Artemis classpath.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
6.92%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheArtemis< 1.4.0
RedhatJboss Enterprise Application Platform6.0.0
RedhatJboss Enterprise Application Platform6.4.0
RedhatJboss Enterprise Application Platform7.0.0
RedhatJboss Enterprise Application Platform7.1.0

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4978?
The getObject method of the javax.jms.ObjectMessage class in the (1) JMS Core client, (2) Artemis broker, and (3) Artemis REST component in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis before 1.4.0 might allow remote authenticated users with permission to send messages to the Artemis broker to deserialize arbitrary objects and execute arbitrary code by leveraging gadget classes being present on the Artemis classpath.
How severe is CVE-2016-4978?
CVE-2016-4978 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4978?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST