FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.12.x Java denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.12.x and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Java Handler. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-36518. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FasterXML jackson-databind up to 2.12.x (Programming Language Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Java Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was shared 03/11/2022 as 2816. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-36518 since 03/11/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240509 (RHEL 7 : Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3.14 Security update (Important) (RHSA-2025:9583)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.13.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (240509) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-1319). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 240509
Nessus Name: RHEL 7 : Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3.14 Security update (Important) (RHSA-2025:9583)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: jackson-databind 2.13.0

Timelineinfo

03/11/2022 🔍
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03/18/2026 +1468 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 2816
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-36518 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-36518
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-194744
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2022 13:46
Updated: 03/18/2026 14:17
Changes: 03/11/2022 13:46 (41), 03/14/2022 11:09 (1), 06/26/2025 08:12 (16), 08/28/2025 01:10 (19), 03/18/2026 14:17 (1)
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