GeodeApplication · Apache
CVE-2017-15692
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedIn Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the TcpServer within the Geode locator opens a network port that deserializes data. If an unprivileged user gains access to the Geode locator, they may be able to cause remote code execution if certain classes are present on the classpath.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceThe TcpServer in Apache Geode locator (versions before v1.4.0) opens a network port that deserializes incoming data without proper validation. This insecure deserialization allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if certain vulnerable classes exist on the Java classpath, leading to complete system compromise.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data
GeodeApplication
< 1.4.0CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify Apache Geode versionLocate the Apache Geode installation and check the version - common locations include the product directory or packaging metadata. Compare the installed version against the affected range (versions before 1.4.0).Affected if The installed version is lower than 1.4.0 (e.g., 1.3.x, 1.2.x, etc.)
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Confirm locator component is in useDetermine whether the Geode locator service (locator) is running or configured on the system. This is typically indicated by locator-related processes, configuration files, or port listeners.Affected if The locator component is running or configured on the host
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Identify the locator network portCheck for open network ports associated with the locator service. The locator typically binds to a configurable port (commonly 10334 by default) and listens for incoming connections.Affected if The locator port is open and listening for network connections
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Assess network exposure of locator portExamine whether the locator port is bound to a non-localhost interface (0.0.0.0 or external IP) versus localhost only (127.0.0.1), and whether firewall rules permit external access.Affected if The locator port is accessible from network addresses other than localhost
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Inspect Java classpath for dangerous deserialization classesReview the Java classpath or application dependencies for known dangerous deserialization classes (e.g., Apache Commons Collections, Groovy, Spring Beans, Clojure, etc.) that could be exploited via the insecure deserialization vector.Affected if Vulnerable deserialization classes are present on the Java classpath
A system is affected if it runs Apache Geode versions before 1.4.0 with the locator component enabled and network-accessible, especially if dangerous deserialization classes exist on the classpath.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped1.4.0
Upgrade Apache Geode to version 1.4.0 or later. Additionally, restrict network access to the locator port and audit the classpath for dangerous deserialization classes.
1.4.0
- Upgrade Apache Geode to version 1.4.0 or later to address the deserialization vulnerability in the TcpServer
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
Fix this in Geode
Scoped from the published advisory
- Consultation4.0 h
- Implementation12.0 h
- Testing6.0 h
- Review / QA3.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2017-15692 in production — separate from our analysis above.
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