Apache Commons Imaging DoS Vulnerability via Infinite Loop
CVE-2018-17202

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Commons Imaging
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 May 2019

Summary

An issue in Apache Commons Imaging allows certain crafted input files to trigger an infinite loop during parsing processes. This could potentially lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, as the software may become unresponsive as a result of the loop. Users and administrators are advised to validate input files carefully to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Commons Imaging Apache Sanselan 0.97-incubator

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/69204376d12205b0d2d9...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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