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Oracle Linux: CVE-2021-29505: ELSA-2021-2683: xstream security update (IMPORTANT)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) | May 14, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
May 14, 2021
Added
Jul 13, 2021
Modified
Dec 3, 2025
Description
XStream is software for serializing Java objects to XML and back again. A vulnerability in XStream versions prior to 1.4.17 may allow a remote attacker has sufficient rights to execute commands of the host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types is affected. The vulnerability is patched in version 1.4.17.
A flaw was found in XStream. By manipulating the processed input stream, a remote attacker may be able to obtain sufficient rights to execute commands. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
A flaw was found in XStream. By manipulating the processed input stream, a remote attacker may be able to obtain sufficient rights to execute commands. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Solutions
oracle-linux-upgrade-xstreamoracle-linux-upgrade-xstream-javadoc
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