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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-6809

Apache Tika before 1.14 allows Java code execution for serialized objects embedded in MATLAB files. The issue exists because Tika invokes JMatIO to do native deserialization.

Vulnerability Description

Apache Tika before 1.14 allows Java code execution for serialized objects embedded in MATLAB files. The issue exists because Tika invokes JMatIO to do native deserialization.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ApacheNutch2.3.1
ApacheTika<= 1.13

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-502

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6809?

CVE-2016-6809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Apache Tika before 1.14 allows Java code execution for serialized objects embedded in MATLAB files. The issue exists because Tika invokes JMatIO to do native deserialization.

How severe is CVE-2016-6809?

CVE-2016-6809 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6809?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Nutch, Apache Tika.