CVE-2021-22569 (Medium) detected in protobuf-java-3.4.0.jar

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CVE-2021-22569 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - protobuf-java-3.4.0.jar

Core Protocol Buffers library. Protocol Buffers are a way of encoding structured data in an efficient yet extensible format.

Library home page: https://developers.google.com/protocol-buffers/

Path to dependency file: /app/build.gradle

Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/com.google.protobuf/protobuf-java/3.4.0/b32aba0cbe737a4ca953f71688725972e3ee927c/protobuf-java-3.4.0.jar

Dependency Hierarchy: - lint-gradle-26.6.3 (Root Library) - sdk-common-26.6.3.jar - :x: **protobuf-java-3.4.0.jar** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

An issue in protobuf-java allowed the interleaving of com.google.protobuf.UnknownFieldSet fields in such a way that would be processed out of order. A small malicious payload can occupy the parser for several minutes by creating large numbers of short-lived objects that cause frequent, repeated pauses. We recommend upgrading libraries beyond the vulnerable versions.

Publish Date: 2022-01-10

URL: CVE-2021-22569

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wrvw-hg22-4m67

Release Date: 2022-01-10

Fix Resolution: com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java:3.16.1,3.18.2,3.19.2; com.google.protobuf:protobuf-kotlin:3.18.2,3.19.2; google-protobuf - 3.19.2

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