Denial of Service Vulnerability in Apache Tika Parser
CVE-2018-8017

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Tika
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-8017?

In versions 1.2 to 1.18 of Apache Tika, a vulnerability exists that allows an attacker to leverage a specially crafted input file to trigger an infinite loop within the IptcAnpaParser. This may lead to a Denial of Service condition, causing the application to become unresponsive. Users should be aware of this risk and ensure they are using the latest patched versions to avoid potential disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Tika 1.2 to 1.18

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/72df7a3f0dda49a91214...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105513
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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