CVE-2022-23437 vulnerability in Apache and Other Products
Published on January 24, 2022
Infinite loop within Apache XercesJ xml parser
There's a vulnerability within the Apache Xerces Java (XercesJ) XML parser when handling specially crafted XML document payloads. This causes, the XercesJ XML parser to wait in an infinite loop, which may sometimes consume system resources for prolonged duration. This vulnerability is present within XercesJ version 2.12.1 and the previous versions.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Xerces:- Version Apache XercesJ, <= 2.12.1 is affected.
Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2022-23437
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| rubygems | nokogiri | < 1.13.4 | 1.13.4 |
Exploit Probability
EPSS
0.09%
Percentile
25.01%
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