CVE-2024-41172: cxf — Fix

Description

In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible that memory consumption will continue to increase, eventually causing the application to run out of memory

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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-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	cxf	3.6.0 — 3.6.4
apache	cxf	4.0.0 — 4.0.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6 https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/18/4 https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240808-0008/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41172? +

In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible that memory consumption will continue to increase, eventually causing the application to run out of memory It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-41172? +

CVE-2024-41172 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-2024-41172? +

CVE-2024-41172 affects products from apache, specifically: cxf. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41172? +

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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