Apache Avro Java SDK: Memory when deserializing untrusted data in Avro Java SDK
CVE-2023-39410

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Avro Java SDK
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 September 2023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Apache Avro Java SDK that allows for memory consumption beyond intended limits during the deserialization of untrusted or corrupted data. This can lead to an out-of-memory condition, affecting the stability and performance of Java applications. Users are strongly advised to update to version 1.11.3 or later to mitigate this issue effectively.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Avro Java SDK 0 < 1.11.3

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/q142wj99cwdd0jo5lvdoxzoym...
vendor-advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/29/6

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

Credit

Adam Korczynski at ADA Logics Ltd
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