XStream XML Data stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in XStream. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to stack-based overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-40151. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in XStream (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Those using Xstream to seralize XML data may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS). If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow. This effect may support a denial of service attack.

The weakness was shared 09/16/2022 as 304. The advisory is shared for download at bugs.chromium.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-40151 since 09/07/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 252507 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-40151), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (252507). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 252507
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-40151

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Timelineinfo

09/07/2022 🔍
09/16/2022 +9 days 🔍
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08/20/2025 +1069 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 304
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-40151 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-40151
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208864

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2022 21:21
Updated: 08/20/2025 12:06
Changes: 09/16/2022 21:21 (48), 10/19/2022 12:40 (11), 05/23/2025 22:04 (15), 08/20/2025 12:06 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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