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Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects a Minecraft mod library that synchronizes server configuration to clients. Malicious packet data may cause unsafe Java deserialization. If the right supporting classes are present, impact can include remote code execution. Both players and server owners using affected Config Lib versions should prioritize updating.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public or community Minecraft servers and distributed client modpacks. The issue can potentially reach remote code execution, but available sources do not confirm active exploitation. Updating the library is the named remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2021-37632 is CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data in ConfigSyncPacket. The library used ObjectInputStream.readObject for enum values without validating packet data, allowing attacker-controlled class instantiation. Sources state the packet is normally server-to-client but could theoretically be client-to-server. Patch is SuperMartijn642's Config Lib 1.0.9.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Minecraft clients or servers running SuperMartijn642's Config Lib in the affected range. The bundle has inconsistent version notation: narrative says 1.0.4 to 1.0.8, while structured data says >=1.0.4, <1.0.8.
Exploitation context
No KEV listing or cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS score is 8.1 with network attack vector and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, but attack complexity is high. Practical impact depends on receiving a malicious packet and the presence of suitable classes.
Researcher notes
Focus review on packet handling paths around ConfigSyncPacket and unsafe ObjectInputStream.readObject use. Avoid assuming exploitability without environment-specific classpath analysis. The public bundle does not provide exploit details, observed attacks, or compensating controls beyond upgrading.
Mitigation direction
- Update SuperMartijn642's Config Lib to version 1.0.9 or higher.
- Inventory Minecraft clients and servers for bundled or direct Config Lib versions.
- Check modpacks for transitive inclusion of the affected library.
- Follow the GitHub advisory for any vendor-specific upgrade guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Config Lib versions on servers and client modpacks.
- Treat version 1.0.8 exposure cautiously until verified against vendor advisory details.
- Verify updated deployments load Config Lib 1.0.9 or higher.
- Review logs for unexpected disconnects or packet handling errors if available.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/SuperMartijn642/SuperMartijn642sConfigLib/security/advisories/GHSA-f4r5-w453-2jx6CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.