Apache Tika 1.19/1.20/1.21 SAXParsers Hang resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Tika 1.19/1.20/1.21. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SAXParsers. The manipulation leads to resource consumption (Hang). This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-10093. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Tika 1.19/1.20/1.21. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component SAXParsers. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability (Hang). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-400. The product 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Apache Tika 1.19 to 1.21, a carefully crafted 2003ml or 2006ml file could consume all available SAXParsers in the pool and lead to very long hangs. Apache Tika users should upgrade to 1.22 or later.

The weakness was published 08/02/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-10093 since 03/26/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.22 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-139384. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Name: Hang
Class: Resource consumption / Hang
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tika 1.22

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03/26/2019 🔍
08/02/2019 +129 days 🔍
08/03/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/19/2020 +351 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-10093 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-10093
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139385
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2019 23:08
Updated: 07/19/2020 16:22
Changes: 08/03/2019 23:08 (58), 07/19/2020 16:22 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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