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.

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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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