CVE-2022-37021

Apache Geode deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8.

Published Aug 31, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8. Any user still on Java 8 who wishes to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX or RMI should upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and Java 11. If upgrading to Java 11 is not possible, then upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and specify "--J=-Dgeode.enableGlobalSerialFilter=true" when starting any Locators or Servers. Follow the documentation for details on specifying any user classes that may be serialized/deserialized with the "serializable-object-filter" configuration option. Using a global serial filter will impact performance.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Disable affected services such as JMX over RMI unless they are required. JMX over RMI can be disabled by setting Geode property `jmx-manager` to false; this property defaults to false on Servers and true on Locators.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-6906 Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8. Any user still on Java 8 who wishes to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX or RMI should upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and Java 11. If upgrading to Java 11 is not possible, then upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and specify "--J=-Dgeode.enableGlobalSerialFilter=true" when starting any Locators or Servers. Follow the documentation for details on specifying any user classes that may be serialized/deserialized with the "serializable-object-filter" configuration option. Using a global serial filter will impact performance.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-q4q3-r45f-7gwg Apache Geode vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data
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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 10:21 AM
Reserved
Jul 29, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 31, 2022, 7:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:54 AM