CVE-2021-22569 (High) detected in protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar

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CVE-2021-22569 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar

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

Library home page: http://www.google.com/

Path to dependency file: /codec/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /epository/com/google/protobuf/protobuf-java/2.5.0/protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar,/epository/com/google/protobuf/protobuf-java/2.5.0/protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar,/epository/com/google/protobuf/protobuf-java/2.5.0/protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **protobuf-java-2.5.0.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: 2022-01-07

URL: CVE-2021-22569

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

Release Date: 2022-01-07

Fix Resolution: 3.16.1

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