Denial of Service Vulnerability in Spring Framework Affecting VMware and Oracle Products
CVE-2022-22971

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Spring Framework
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Spring Framework is susceptible to a denial of service attack when applications utilizing a STOMP over WebSocket endpoint are exploited by an authenticated user. This vulnerability is present in versions prior to 5.3.20 and 5.2.22, as well as older versions that have reached end-of-life support. It is essential for users of the framework to identify affected versions and implement necessary updates to mitigate potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Spring Framework Spring Framework versions 5.3.x prior to 5.3.20, 5.2.x prior to 5.2.22 and all old and unsupported versions

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-22971
Created by tchize

References

https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22971
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220616-0003/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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