CVE-2018-19362 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x versions prior to 2.9.8 may allow attackers to exploit a vulnerability if they bypass protection against polymorphic deserialization by the jboss-common-core class.

Understanding CVE-2018-19362

This CVE involves a vulnerability in FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x versions that could be exploited by attackers.

What is CVE-2018-19362?

Attackers may exploit a vulnerability in FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x versions prior to 2.9.8 by bypassing protection against polymorphic deserialization by the jboss-common-core class.
The specific impact of this vulnerability is unspecified.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19362

Attackers could potentially exploit this vulnerability to achieve unspecified impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19362

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.8 might allow attackers to have an unspecified impact by leveraging a failure to block the jboss-common-core class from polymorphic deserialization.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Versions affected: FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x versions prior to 2.9.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by bypassing the protection against polymorphic deserialization by the jboss-common-core class.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2018-19362.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update FasterXML jackson-databind to version 2.9.8 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement strict input validation to prevent malicious input.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to the latest versions.
Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments periodically.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches related to FasterXML jackson-databind.