CVE-2021-39144 — XStream Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2021-39144: XStream Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | XStream |
| Product | XStream |
| Date added | 2023-03-10 |
| Due date | 2023-03-31 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
XStream contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate the processed input stream and replace or inject objects that result in the execution of a local command on the server. This vulnerability can affect multiple products, including but not limited to VMware Cloud Foundation.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0027.html, https://x-stream.github.io/CVE-2021-39144.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39144
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39144
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog