CVE-2024-23684: cbor — Fix

Description

Inefficient algorithmic complexity in DecodeFromBytes function in com.upokecenter.cbor Java implementation of Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) versions 4.0.0 to 4.5.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by passing a maliciously crafted input. Depending on an application's use of this library, this may be a remote attacker.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-407 CWE-407

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
peteroupc	cbor	4.0.0 — 4.5.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/peteroupc/CBOR-Java/security/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6 https://github.com/peteroupc/CBOR-Java/security/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6

Other References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6 https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6 https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6 https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23684? +

Inefficient algorithmic complexity in DecodeFromBytes function in com.upokecenter.cbor Java implementation of Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) versions 4.0.0 to 4.5.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by passing a maliciously crafted input. Depending on an application's use of this library, this may be a remote attacker. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-23684? +

CVE-2024-23684 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23684? +

CVE-2024-23684 affects products from peteroupc, specifically: cbor. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23684? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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