dotCMS 5.x-22.06 TempResource DoS via Large File Downloads CVE-2022-37034
CVE-2022-37034 Published on February 1, 2023
In dotCMS 5.x-22.06, it is possible to call the TempResource multiple times, each time requesting the dotCMS server to download a large file. If done repeatedly, this will result in Tomcat request-thread exhaustion and ultimately a denial of any other requests.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-37034 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 small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Stack Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The product does not properly control the amount of recursion which takes place, consuming excessive resources, such as allocated memory or the program stack.
CVE-2022-37034 has been classified to as a Stack Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-37034
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Exploit Probability
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