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Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Camel SQL Component

IdentifiersCVE-2024-22369CWE-502· Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Apache Camel SQL Component contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability affecting Apache Camel versions from 3.0.0 before 3.21.4, from 3.22.0 before 3.22.1, from 4.0.0 before 4.0.4, and from 4.1.0 before 4.4.0. The provided content identifies the issue as an unsafe deserialization flaw in the SQL component, but does not include specific vulnerable classes, methods, or code paths for CVE-2024-22369 itself. Based on the available information, the flaw arises from processing untrusted serialized data within the Camel SQL component, creating a condition where attacker-controlled serialized content may be deserialized by the application.

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Successful exploitation could allow unsafe deserialization in the Apache Camel SQL component, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution or broader application compromise depending on the runtime environment, available gadget chains, and privileges of the Camel process.

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If immediate upgrade is not possible, reduce exposure to untrusted serialized input reaching the Camel SQL component, restrict who can influence data sources or message content processed by affected routes, and limit application privileges to reduce post-exploitation impact. However, the provided content does not specify an official vendor mitigation beyond upgrading.

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Upgrade Apache Camel to a fixed release. The content recommends upgrading to 4.4.0. For users on the 4.0.x LTS stream, upgrade to 4.0.4. For users on 3.x, upgrade to 3.21.4 or 3.22.1 as appropriate for the release stream.
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