# CVE-2016-0779: The EjbObjectInputStream class in Apache TomEE before 1.7.4 and 7.x before 7.0.0-M3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-04-11 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The EjbObjectInputStream class in Apache TomEE before 1.7.4 and 7.x before 7.0.0-M3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79204
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136256/Apache-TomEE-Patched.html
- http://tomee-openejb.979440.n4.nabble.com/Document-resolved-vulnerability-CVE-2015-8581-td4678073.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537806/100/0/threaded
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-638
- http://tomee.apache.org/security/tomee.html

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