CVE-2018-17201: Improper Input Validation in Apache Sanselan
Summary
CVE-2018-17201: Improper Input Validation in Apache Sanselan. Affects org.apache.sanselan:sanselan versions < 0.97-incubator. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache Sanselan (incubating), now known as Apache Commons Imaging, is a Java library for reading and writing a variety of image formats. It provides functionality for image parsing, manipulation, and metadata extraction. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-17201 affects Apache Sanselan version 0.97-incubator. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation when parsing certain files, leading to a potential denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Apache Sanselan allows specially crafted input files to cause the code to hang during parsing. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to launch a DoS attack, potentially rendering the affected application unresponsive. It is important to note that this vulnerability only affects Apache Sanselan version 0.97-incubator.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is advised to follow the recommended fix and upgrade to a secure version of Apache Commons Imaging.
Conclusion
The vulnerability CVE-2018-17201 in Apache Sanselan (now Apache Commons Imaging) version 0.97-incubator allows for a denial-of-service attack through specially crafted input files. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to a secure version of Apache Commons Imaging. For further assistance with vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Sanselan, now known as Apache Commons Imaging, is a Java library for image parsing, manipulation, and metadata extraction.
This vulnerability can be exploited to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, potentially causing the affected application to become unresponsive.
The vulnerability affects Apache Sanselan version 0.97-incubator.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a secure version of Apache Commons Imaging.
No specific workaround has been provided. It is advised to upgrade to a secure version of Apache Commons Imaging.
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