CVE-2024-6644
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 · uneditedA vulnerability was found in zmops ArgusDBM up to 0.1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function getDefaultClassLoader of the file CalculateAlarm.java of the component AviatorScript Handler. The manipulation leads to deserialization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-271050 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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 · moderate confidenceA deserialization vulnerability exists in the AviatorScript handler's getDefaultClassLoader function in CalculateAlarm.java of ArgusDBM up to version 0.1.0. Attackers can manipulate this function to achieve insecure deserialization, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and a public exploit exists.
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CVSS 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
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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 ArgusDBM installation and versionLocate the ArgusDBM installation directory and check the version file or JAR manifest. Common paths include /opt/argusdbm, /usr/share/argusdbm, or the directory where the application was deployed. Look for version information in VERSION, version.txt, or the JAR file naming.Affected if The installed version is 0.1.0 or any version prior to the patched release.
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Locate the CalculateAlarm.java componentSearch for the CalculateAlarm.java file or compiled class within the ArgusDBM installation directory. This file contains the vulnerable getDefaultClassLoader function in the AviatorScript handler.Affected if The CalculateAlarm.java file with the AviatorScript handler exists in the installation.
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Verify AviatorScript handler is accessibleCheck if the AviatorScript evaluation endpoint or functionality is exposed through the web interface or API. Look for routes or endpoints that process AviatorScript expressions, typically under /api/aviator, /alarm/calculate, or similar paths.Affected if The AviatorScript handler functionality is enabled and accessible via HTTP/HTTPS endpoints.
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Assess network exposureReview firewall rules, network configurations, and access control lists to determine if the ArgusDBM service ports (typically 8080, 8443, or configured HTTP ports) are accessible from untrusted networks or the internet.Affected if The ArgusDBM service is directly accessible from the internet or untrusted networks without proper network segmentation.
You are affected if ArgusDBM version 0.1.0 or earlier is installed and the AviatorScript handler is exposed to network access, allowing remote attackers to trigger the insecure deserialization.
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.
From vendor dataUpgrade to a patched version of ArgusDBM. If no patched version is available, disable or restrict the AviatorScript handler functionality and apply network segmentation to limit exposure.
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