Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-3253 is a flaw in Apache Groovy that can let a remote attacker run code or crash an application if it accepts a crafted serialized object. The business risk is highest where old Groovy versions are bundled inside internet-facing Java applications, build systems, middleware, or vendor products. Exposure is likely in Java applications or products embedding Apache Groovy 1.7.0 through 2.4.3, especially where untrusted serialized objects can reach Groovy-enabled runtime paths. The source bundle also indicates downstream vendor impact through Red Hat, Gentoo, Oracle, HPE, and NetApp advisories. Prioritize this as high where legacy Groovy is present in reachable Java services or vendor platforms. RCE potential makes remediation important, but urgency depends on confirmed exposure to untrusted serialized input and whether affected versions are deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and products bundling Apache Groovy.; Replace Groovy 1.7.0 through 2.4.3 with vendor-supported fixed versions.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Gentoo, Oracle, HPE, or NetApp advisories where applicable..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2017:2596CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2016:1376CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201610-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05324755CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160623-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:2486CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [shardingsphere-notifications] 20200623 [GitHub] [shardingsphere] liuqiankun93 opened a new issue #6180: The groovy-2.4.5-indy.jar has High-level security risksCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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