CVE-2016-0788
Jenkins allows Execution of Code by Opening a JRMP Listener
Summary
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 1.642.2 for org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core -->
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After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (2)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | maven | 1.396, 1.397, 1.398, 1.399 (+296 more) | 1.642.2 |
| org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | maven | 1.643, 1.644, 1.645, 1.646 (+3 more) | 1.650 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted DataMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0788ADVISORY
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/1ec232ca1c80e924d70212313b852aec408aa37eWEB
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0711WEB
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkinsPACKAGE
- https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2016-02-24WEB
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1773.htmlWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2016-0788?
- Jenkins allows Execution of Code by Opening a JRMP Listener This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2016-0788?
- CVE-2016-0788 affects org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2016-0788 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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