RHSA-2017:3190: Important: rh-eclipse46-jackson-databind security update
The jackson-databind package provides general data-binding functionality for Jackson, which works on top of Jackson core streaming API.Security Fix(es): A deserialization flaw was discovered in the jackson-databind which could allow an unauthenticated user to perform code execution by sending the maliciously crafted input to the readValue method of the ObjectMapper. This issue extends the previous flaw CVE-2017-7525 by blacklisting more classes that could be used maliciously. (CVE-2017-15095) Red Hat would like to thank Liao Xinxi (NSFOCUS) for reporting this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2017:3190?
The RHSA-2017:3190 vulnerability is classified as important due to its potential impact.
How do I fix RHSA-2017:3190?
To fix RHSA-2017:3190, update the jackson-databind package to version 2.6.3-2.4.el7.
What type of flaw does RHSA-2017:3190 address?
RHSA-2017:3190 addresses a deserialization flaw in the jackson-databind package.
Who is affected by RHSA-2017:3190?
RHSA-2017:3190 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the rh-eclipse46-jackson-databind package.
Is an authentication required to exploit the vulnerability in RHSA-2017:3190?
No, exploitation of the vulnerability in RHSA-2017:3190 does not require user authentication.