CVE-2019-17635 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-17635 affecting Eclipse Memory Analyzer versions 1.9.1 and earlier. Discover the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps for this deserialization vulnerability.
Eclipse Memory Analyzer version 1.9.1 and earlier is vulnerable to deserialization attacks when handling index files and local configuration data.
Understanding CVE-2019-17635
This CVE involves a deserialization vulnerability in Eclipse Memory Analyzer versions 1.9.1 and earlier, potentially leading to code execution on the local system.
What is CVE-2019-17635?
The vulnerability arises when a malicious index file replaces a parsed heap dump, which, when reopened in Memory Analyzer, can lead to code execution.
The Impact of CVE-2019-17635
Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, compromising its security.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-17635
Eclipse Memory Analyzer is susceptible to deserialization vulnerabilities due to improper handling of index files and local configuration data.
Vulnerability Description
- Malicious index files replacing parsed heap dumps can lead to code execution
- Deserialization vulnerability in local configuration data
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Eclipse Memory Analyzer
- Vendor: The Eclipse Foundation
- Versions affected: All versions prior to 1.9.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker replaces index file with a malicious version
- User reopens heap dump in Memory Analyzer
- Local configuration data replaced with a malicious version
Mitigation and Prevention
To safeguard against CVE-2019-17635, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Delete index files from untrusted sources
- Open and reparse heap dumps
- Ensure local configuration data is not modifiable by attackers
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Eclipse Memory Analyzer to the latest version
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent deserialization vulnerabilities
- Educate users on the risks of opening files from untrusted sources
- Monitor and restrict file system access to prevent unauthorized changes
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by The Eclipse Foundation to address the vulnerability