QID 980979

QID 980979: Java (maven) Security Update for com.typesafe.akka:akka-actor_2.11 (GHSA-mm57-9j6q-rxm2)

Akka versions <=2.4.16 and 2.5-M1 are vulnerable to a java deserialization attack in its Remoting component resulting in remote code execution in the context of the ActorSystem.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-mm57-9j6q-rxm2 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980979

    CVE-2017-1000034 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-mm57-9j6q-rxm2 com.typesafe.akka:akka-actor_2.11 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-mm57-9j6q-rxm2
    GHSA-mm57-9j6q-rxm2 com.typesafe.akka:akka-actor_2.12 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-mm57-9j6q-rxm2
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