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CVE-2020-24616: FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.6 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and...

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.6 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to br.com.anteros.dbcp.AnterosDBCPDataSource (aka Anteros-DBCP).

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Plain-English summary

This is a Jackson databind issue in older 2.x releases before 2.9.10.6. It concerns unsafe handling of certain typing and gadget interactions involving Anteros-DBCP. Business urgency depends on whether affected Java applications parse untrusted data with vulnerable Jackson versions and related libraries present.

Executive priority

Set moderate priority unless exposed services combine old Jackson, untrusted input, and relevant gadget dependencies. Patch through normal vulnerability remediation channels, escalating for public-facing or business-critical Java systems.

Technical view

CVE-2020-24616 describes jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.6 mishandling serialization gadget and typing interactions tied to br.com.anteros.dbcp.AnterosDBCPDataSource. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed exploit conditions. Treat exposure as dependency- and configuration-dependent.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is Java software bundling jackson-databind before 2.9.10.6, especially where polymorphic typing handles untrusted input and Anteros-DBCP is available. The bundle lists downstream advisories but does not enumerate specific affected product versions.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV inclusion or active exploitation evidence. Public references indicate vendor and distribution tracking, but exploitation should not be assumed from the provided evidence alone.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited: no CVSS, CWE, or KEV signal is provided. The strongest technical anchors are the CVE description, the FasterXML issue reference, and downstream advisories. Validate runtime dependency composition before assigning system-level risk.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade jackson-databind to 2.9.10.6 or a vendor-supported later release.
  • Review downstream vendor advisories for packaged products using Jackson.
  • Remove unused Anteros-DBCP or risky gadget-bearing dependencies where practical.
  • Avoid unsafe polymorphic typing for untrusted input.
  • Prioritize internet-facing Java services that deserialize external data.

Validation and detection

  • Search SBOMs and dependency manifests for jackson-databind before 2.9.10.6.
  • Confirm whether Anteros-DBCP is present in application runtime classpaths.
  • Identify endpoints or jobs parsing untrusted JSON into polymorphic types.
  • Check vendor appliances and bundled applications against NetApp, Oracle, and Debian advisories.
  • Document compensating controls if upgrade timing is constrained.
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