A parsing issue with binary data 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.
CVE-2022-3171 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - protobuf-java-3.6.1.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: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/google/protobuf/protobuf-java/3.6.1/protobuf-java-3.6.1.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - mysql-connector-java-8.0.16.jar (Root Library) - :x: **protobuf-java-3.6.1.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 34ce0f6524391068ef5b880f65575eb3eb499124
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
A parsing issue with binary data 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: 2022-10-12
URL: CVE-2022-3171
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-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2
Release Date: 2022-10-12
Fix Resolution (com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java): 3.16.3
Direct dependency fix Resolution (mysql:mysql-connector-java): 8.0.23
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