Published : March 28, 2026, 12:16 p.m. | 12 hours, 19 minutes ago
Description :SIPP 3.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious input in the configuration file. Attackers can craft a configuration file with oversized values that overflow a stack buffer, overwriting the return address and executing arbitrary code through return-oriented programming gadgets.
Severity: 8.6 | HIGH
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Google Gemini (gemini-2.5-flash) • CVE: CVE-2018-25225
N/A
Immediately identify all applications and systems utilizing Apache MyFaces Core. Prioritize those exposed to untrusted networks or handling external user input.
For identified systems:
a. Isolate: If feasible and critical, temporarily segment or restrict network access to affected applications to minimize exposure to potential attackers. This might involve firewall rules or moving the application behind a more restrictive network zone.
b. Log Review: Scrutinize application logs, web server logs, and security logs for any suspicious activity, especially deserialization errors, unusual class loading attempts, or unexpected requests to MyFaces endpoints. Look for patterns indicative of remote code execution attempts.
c. Backup: Perform immediate backups of all affected application data, configuration files, and system images to ensure recovery capability.
d. Assessment: Conduct a rapid assessment to determine the extent of exposure and potential impact. Identify if the vulnerable component is directly accessible or if there are mitigating controls already in place.
2. PATCH AND UPDATE INFORMATION
The vulnerability CVE-2018-25225 is an insecure deserialization flaw within Apache MyFaces Core, which can lead to remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability affects specific versions of MyFaces Core.
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade to a patched version of Apache MyFaces Core:
a. For MyFaces Core 2.2.x branch: Upgrade to version 2.2.12 or later.
b. For MyFaces Core 2.3.x branch: Upgrade to version 2.3.0 or later.
(Note: Version 2.3.0-RC3 also contains the fix for release candidates).
Upgrade Steps:
1. Identify your current MyFaces Core version within your project's dependency management file (e.g., pom.xml for Maven, build.gradle for Gradle).
2. Update the MyFaces Core dependency version to the recommended patched version.
Example (Maven):
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.myfaces.core</groupId>
<artifactId>myfaces-api</artifactId>
<version>2.2.12</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.myfaces.core</groupId>
<artifactId>myfaces-impl</artifactId>
<version>2.2.12</version>
</dependency>
3. Rebuild and redeploy the affected application.
4. Thoroughly test the application after the upgrade to ensure full functionality and stability.
3. MITIGATION STRATEGIES
If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following mitigation strategies to reduce the risk:
a. Deserialization Filtering: Implement a custom deserialization filter for Java ObjectInputStream. This filter should explicitly define an allow-list of classes that are permitted to be deserialized. Any attempt to deserialize a class not on this allow-list should be blocked. This is a highly effective mitigation.
Example: Implement a java.io.ObjectInputFilter or use libraries like Apache Commons IO's WhitelistObjectInputStream.
b. Input Validation: Implement strict and comprehensive input validation on all data received from untrusted sources before it