RHSA-2017:1836: Important: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.7
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform is a platform for Java applications based on the JBoss Application Server.<br>This release of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.7 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.6, and includes bug fixes and enhancements, which are documented in the Release Notes document linked to in the References.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> A deserialization flaw was discovered in jackson-databind which could allow an unauthenticated user to perform code execution by sending maliciously crafted input to the readValue method of the ObjectMapper. (CVE-2017-7525)</li> <li> It was found that use of a JMS ObjectMessage does not safely handle user-supplied data when deserializing objects. A remote attacker could use this flaw to execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the application using the JMS ObjectMessage. (CVE-2016-4978)</li> Red Hat would like to thank Liao Xinxi (NSFOCUS) for reporting CVE-2017-7525.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2017:1836?
RHSA-2017:1836 has been classified with an important security severity rating.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2017:1836?
RHSA-2017:1836 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform including issues that can lead to potential security risks.
How do I fix RHSA-2017:1836?
To fix RHSA-2017:1836, you need to update your Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform to the latest version recommended in the advisory.
What is the impact of not addressing RHSA-2017:1836?
Not addressing RHSA-2017:1836 can expose your applications to security vulnerabilities that may be exploited by attackers.
Is RHSA-2017:1836 applicable to all versions of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform?
RHSA-2017:1836 specifically addresses vulnerabilities in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 7.0.7 and could be relevant to earlier versions as specified in the advisory.