CVE-2018-17202: Infinite Loop in Apache Sanselan
Summary
CVE-2018-17202: Infinite Loop 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 library for reading and writing a variety of image formats in Java. It provides functionality for image manipulation, metadata extraction, and other image-related operations. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-17202 allows certain input files to trigger an infinite loop when parsed using Apache Sanselan 0.97-incubator, potentially leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the code of Apache Sanselan 0.97-incubator. When specific input files are processed, the code enters an infinite loop, causing excessive resource consumption and potentially rendering the system unresponsive. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to launch a DoS attack, disrupting the availability of the affected system. It is important to note that this vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to update to a patched version of Apache Commons Imaging.
Conclusion
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-17202 in Apache Sanselan (now Apache Commons Imaging) allows certain input files to trigger an infinite loop, potentially leading to a denial-of-service attack. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update to a patched version of Apache Commons Imaging. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Sanselan (incubating), now known as Apache Commons Imaging, is a Java library for reading and writing various image formats. It provides functionality for image manipulation, metadata extraction, and other image-related operations.
The vulnerability allows certain input files to trigger an infinite loop, potentially leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack. This can result in the affected system becoming unresponsive and unavailable.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing specific input files that cause the code to enter an infinite loop. This excessive resource consumption can lead to a DoS attack, impacting the availability of the system.
This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Apache Commons Imaging that addresses the infinite loop issue.
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