Apache Answer 1.2.1 Unrestricted Dangerous File Upload Pixel Flood OOM
CVE-2024-22393 Published on February 22, 2024
Apache Answer: Pixel Flood Attack by uploading the large pixel file
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1.
Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-22393 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, a high impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability?
The software allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.
CVE-2024-22393 has been classified to as an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-22393
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer:- Before and including 1.2.1 is affected.
- Before and including 1.2.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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