DoS via ProtobufJava TextFormat Parsing Pre3.21.7/3.20.3/3.19.6/3.16.3
CVE-2022-3509 Published on December 12, 2022
Parsing issue in protobuf textformat
A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with textformat in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-3509 can be exploited 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
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2022-3509 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-3509
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Affected Versions
Google ProtocolBuffers:- Version 3.21.0 and below 3.21.7 is affected.
- Version 3.20.0 and below 3.20.3 is affected.
- Version 3.19.0 and below 3.19.6 is affected.
- Version 3.16.0 and below 3.16.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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