Apache CXF DoS via CachedOutputStream before 3.5.10/3.6.5/4.0.6
CVE-2025-23184 Published on January 21, 2025
Apache CXF: Denial of Service vulnerability with temporary files
A potential denial of service vulnerability is present in versions of Apache CXF before 3.5.10, 3.6.5 and 4.0.6. In some edge cases, the CachedOutputStream instances may not be closed and, if backed by temporary files, may fill up the file system (it applies to servers and clients).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-23184 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of 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-2025-23184 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF:- Before 3.5.10 is affected.
- Version 3.6.0 and below 3.6.5 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0 and below 4.0.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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