CVE-2023-39410: Apache Avro Java SDK Improper Input Validation
Summary
CVE-2023-39410: Apache Avro Java SDK vulnerable to Improper Input Validation. Affects org.apache.avro:avro versions < 1.11.3. Fixed in 1.11.3. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- avro · PyPI
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Background
Apache Avro is a data serialization system that provides compact binary data format and a rich set of data types. It is widely used in Java applications for efficient data exchange. The Apache Avro Java SDK, up to and including version 1.11.2, is vulnerable to an Improper Input Validation issue. This vulnerability allows an attacker to consume excessive memory by deserializing untrusted or corrupted data, potentially leading to an out-of-memory condition on the system.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises when the Avro Java SDK fails to properly validate input data during deserialization. This allows an attacker to craft malicious or malformed data that can trigger the consumption of excessive memory. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can cause denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on the target system, potentially leading to system instability or crashes. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.11.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to update to the patched version of the Apache Avro Java SDK to mitigate the risk effectively.
Conclusion
The Apache Avro Java SDK is vulnerable to an Improper Input Validation issue that can lead to out-of-memory conditions on the system. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the patched version (1.11.3 or later) of the Apache Avro Java SDK. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Avro is a data serialization system that provides a compact binary data format and a rich set of data types. It is commonly used in Java applications for efficient data exchange.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to consume excessive memory by deserializing untrusted or corrupted data. It can lead to out-of-memory conditions on the system, potentially causing system instability or crashes.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Apache Avro Java SDK to version 1.11.3 or later. This version includes the necessary patches to address the improper input validation issue.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to the patched version of the Apache Avro Java SDK.
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