VMWare.NSX.Manager.XStream.CVE-2021-39144.Deserialization

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Insecure Deserialization vulnerability in VMware library XStream.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application. A remote attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via uploading a crafted XML file.

Affected Products

XStream version 1.4.17 and prior

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://x-stream.github.io/CVE-2021-39144.html

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