CVE-2020-36179: debian debian_linux Deserialization of Untrusted Data
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
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Published 06-01-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-36179 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 17.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
17.07%
0%100%
Medium · -3.95 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 1Timeline
- 06-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
FasterXML jackson-databind 2.x before 2.9.10.8 mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to oadd.org.apache.commons.dbcp.cpdsadapter.DriverAdapterCPDS.
CVSS metrics
7 scores · 6 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources6 sources · 8.1–8.8
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- OSV · ChainguardEcosystem advisory · calculated8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- OSV · MavenEcosystem advisory · calculated8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- NVDNIST8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
17.07%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
97%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-3.95 pp
From 21.02% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score17.07%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (cowtowncoder.medium.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Chainguard68 products
- eco-java-gradle-2.10All versions (No fix recorded)
- eco-java-gradle-2.11All versions (No fix recorded)
- eco-java-gradle-2.12All versions (No fix recorded)
- eco-java-gradle-2.13All versions (No fix recorded)
- eco-java-gradle-2.14All versions (No fix recorded)
Oracle39 products
- agile_product_lifecycle_management9.3.6
- application_testing_suite13.3.0.1
- autovue_for_agile_product_lifecycle_management21.0.2
- banking_corporate_lending_process_management14.2 | 14.3 | 14.5
- banking_credit_facilities_process_management14.2 | 14.3 | 14.5
Debian2 products
- jackson-databind< 2.12.1-1
- debian_linuxEOL9.0
Netapp2 products
Com.fasterxml.jackson.core1 product
- jackson-databind≥ 2.7.0, < 2.9.10.8 | ≥ 2.0.0, < 2.6.7.5
Fasterxml1 product
- jackson-databind≥ 2.0.0, < 2.6.7.5 | ≥ 2.7.0, < 2.9.10.8
Ubuntu1 product
- jackson-databindAll versions (No fix recorded)
7 vendors · 114 products
References
19 links- cowtowncoder.medium.com/on-jackson-cves-dont-panic-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-54cd0d6e8062X Refsource MISCREPORTEVIDENCEWEBExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/3004X Refsource MISCREPORTFIXWEBIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00025.htmlMailing ListX Refsource MLISTAdvisoryWEBMitigationThird Party Advisory