protobuf-java core/protobuf-java lite up to 3.16.2/3.19.5/3.20.2/3.21.6 Garbage Collection denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in protobuf-java core and protobuf-java lite up to 3.16.2/3.19.5/3.20.2/3.21.6. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Garbage Collection Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-3171. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in protobuf-java core and protobuf-java lite up to 3.16.2/3.19.5/3.20.2/3.21.6 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component Garbage Collection Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A parsing issue with binary data in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above.

The weakness was released 10/13/2022 as GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-3171 since 09/09/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211155 (Fedora 37 : protobuf (2022-25f35ed634)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.16.3, 3.19.6, 3.20.3 or 3.21.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211155). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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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: 211155
Nessus Name: Fedora 37 : protobuf (2022-25f35ed634)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: protobuf-java core/protobuf-java lite 3.16.3/3.19.6/3.20.3/3.21.7

Timelineinfo

09/09/2022 🔍
10/13/2022 +34 days 🔍
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11/15/2024 +764 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-3171 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3171
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210756

Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2022 14:15
Updated: 11/15/2024 03:51
Changes: 10/13/2022 14:15 (51), 11/07/2022 13:29 (11), 11/15/2024 03:51 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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