CVE-2019-17267 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

FasterXML jackson-databind versions prior to 2.9.10 have a flaw in Polymorphic Typing, affecting net.sf.ehcache.hibernate.EhcacheJtaTransactionManagerLookup.

Understanding CVE-2019-17267

A vulnerability in FasterXML jackson-databind versions prior to 2.9.10 that impacts net.sf.ehcache.hibernate.EhcacheJtaTransactionManagerLookup.

What is CVE-2019-17267?

This CVE identifies a Polymorphic Typing issue in FasterXML jackson-databind before version 2.9.10, specifically affecting net.sf.ehcache.hibernate.EhcacheJtaTransactionManagerLookup.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17267

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the Polymorphic Typing issue in jackson-databind.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17267

Details about the vulnerability, affected systems, and exploitation mechanisms.

Vulnerability Description

A flaw in Polymorphic Typing in FasterXML jackson-databind versions before 2.9.10, impacting net.sf.ehcache.hibernate.EhcacheJtaTransactionManagerLookup.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: All versions before 2.9.10

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting malicious input to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-17267.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update jackson-databind to version 2.9.10 or later.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to the latest versions.
Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent injection attacks.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by FasterXML to address the Polymorphic Typing issue in jackson-databind.