CVE-2022-3509 (High) detected in protobuf-java-3.4.0.jar

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CVE-2022-3509 - High 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

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.

Publish Date: 2022-12-12

URL: CVE-2022-3509

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - 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://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-3509

Release Date: 2022-12-12

Fix Resolution: com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java:3.16.3,3.19.6,3.20.3,3.21.7

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