FastAsyncWorldEdit 2.6.3 Update: Infinity Keyword Exploit Fix
CVE-2023-35925 Published on June 23, 2023
FastAsyncWorldEdit vulnerable to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
FastAsyncWorldEdit (FAWE) is designed for efficient world editing. This vulnerability enables the attacker to select a region with the `Infinity` keyword (case-sensitive!) and executes any operation. This has a possibility of bringing the performing server down. This issue has been fixed in version 2.6.3.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-35925 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2023-35925. 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-2023-35925 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-35925
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Affected Versions
IntellectualSites FastAsyncWorldEdit Version < 2.6.3 is affected by CVE-2023-35925Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2023-35925
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | com.fastasyncworldedit:FastAsyncWorldEdit-Core | < 2.6.3 | 2.6.3 |
| maven | com.fastasyncworldedit:FastAsyncWorldEdit-Bukkit | < 2.6.3 | 2.6.3 |
Exploit Probability
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