CVE-2024-47554:CVE-2024-47554 is a vulnerability in Apache Commons IO that could lead to uncontrolled resource consumption, potentially resulting in a denial of service attack when processing malicious input.

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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-47554 affects Apache Commons IO versions from 2.0 up to, but not including, version 2.14.0. Specifically, the org.apache.commons.io.input.XmlStreamReader class within Apache Commons IO may excessively consume CPU resources when handling specially crafted input. This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to launch a denial of service attack by causing the affected application to consume an excessive amount of resources, potentially leading to system instability or unresponsiveness.

Overview

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, with a severity level rated as low. The vulnerability was discovered externally and reported through the Apache CNA (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Numbering Authority) by a tool named CodeQL. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity issue with low attack complexity and low impact on availability, integrity, and confidentiality.

Remediation

Users are strongly advised to upgrade their Apache Commons IO installations to version 2.14.0 or later to mitigate the vulnerability. By updating to the patched version, users can ensure that the excessive resource consumption issue in the XmlStreamReader class is resolved, thereby preventing potential denial of service attacks. It is recommended to follow the official vendor advisory provided by the Apache Software Foundation for guidance on applying the necessary updates.

References

  1. Apache Commons IO Vendor Advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/6ozr91rr9cj5lm0zyhv30bsp317hk5z1
  2. Openwall OSS Security Mailing List: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/03/2
  3. NetApp Security Advisory: https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250131-0010/

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    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  5. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  6. Retail Trade
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  7. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  8. Educational Services
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    Utilities
  10. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  11. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  12. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  13. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  14. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  15. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  16. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  17. Construction
    Construction
  18. Information
    Information
  19. Mining
    Mining
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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