Apache Answer up to 1.2.1 File Upload Pixel Flood resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apache Answer up to 1.2.1. This affects an unknown function of the component File Upload Handler. This manipulation causes resource consumption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-22393. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Answer up to 1.2.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component File Upload Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.

The weakness was published 02/22/2024. It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-22393 since 01/10/2024. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Answer 1.2.5

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02/22/2024 +43 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22393 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22393
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254515

Entryinfo

Created: 02/22/2024 12:19
Updated: 05/06/2025 10:39
Changes: 02/22/2024 12:19 (41), 05/06/2025 10:39 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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