QID 983792

QID 983792: Java (maven) Security Update for org.ethereum:ethereumj-core (GHSA-hf4p-jm7r-vjjj)

An issue was discovered in EthereumJ 1.8.2. There is Unsafe Deserialization in ois.readObject in mine/Ethash.java and decoder.readObject in crypto/ECKey.java. When a node syncs and mines a new block, arbitrary OS commands can be run on the server.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-hf4p-jm7r-vjjj for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983792

    CVE-2018-15890 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-hf4p-jm7r-vjjj org.ethereum:ethereumj-core URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-hf4p-jm7r-vjjj
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