Apache Xerces Java up to 2.12.1 XML Parser infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Xerces Java up to 2.12.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component XML Parser. The manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-23437. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Xerces Java up to 2.12.1 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 01/24/2022. The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-23437 since 01/19/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 2.12.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-0613). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xerces Java 2.12.2

Timelineinfo

01/19/2022 🔍
01/24/2022 +5 days 🔍
01/24/2022 +0 days 🔍
03/11/2026 +1507 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-23437 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-23437
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191508
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2022 18:34
Updated: 03/11/2026 13:47
Changes: 01/24/2022 18:34 (40), 01/28/2022 08:12 (1), 01/28/2022 08:15 (1), 03/11/2026 13:47 (15)
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