protobuf-java core/protobuf-java lite up to 3.16.2/3.19.5/3.20.2/3.21.6 Textformat Parser denial of service

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in protobuf-java core and protobuf-java lite up to 3.16.2/3.19.5/3.20.2/3.21.6. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Textformat Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-3509. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been 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) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Textformat Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with textformat 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 shared 12/13/2022 as a3888f53317a8018e7a439bac4abeb8f3425d5e9. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-3509 since 10/14/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 3.16.3, 3.19.6, 3.20.3 or 3.21.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch a3888f53317a8018e7a439bac4abeb8f3425d5e9 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Type

• Programming Language Software

Name

• protobuf-java core
• protobuf-java lite

Version

• 3.16.0
• 3.16.1
• 3.16.2
• 3.19.0
• 3.19.1
• 3.19.2
• 3.19.3
• 3.19.4
• 3.19.5
• 3.20.0
• 3.20.1
• 3.20.2
• 3.21.0
• 3.21.1
• 3.21.2
• 3.21.3
• 3.21.4
• 3.21.5
• 3.21.6

License

• open-source

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