Crash on Client Hints in Yauaa <7.9.0 (ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException)
CVE-2022-23496 Published on December 8, 2022
A crafted list can trigger a ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException in Yauaa
Yet Another UserAgent Analyzer (Yauaa) is a java library that tries to parse and analyze the useragent string and extract as many relevant attributes as possible. Applications using the Client Hints analysis feature introduced with 7.0.0 can crash because the Yauaa library throws an ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException. If uncaught the exception will result in a program crash. Applications that do not use this feature are not affected. Users are advised to upgrade to version 7.9.0. Users unable to upgrade may catch and discard any ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException thrown by the Yauaa library.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-23496 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
The software does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-23496
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Affected Versions
nielsbasjes yauaa Version >= 7.0.0, < 7.9.0 is affected by CVE-2022-23496Exploit Probability
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