CVE-2014-1972
First published: Sat Aug 22 2015(Updated: )
Apache Tapestry before 5.3.6 relies on client-side object storage without checking whether a client has modified an object, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) or execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tapestry | <=5.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1972
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TAP5-2008
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84e99dedad2ecb4676de93c3ab73a8a10882951ab6984f514707f3d9@%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/bac8d6f9e1b4059b319d9cba6f33219a99b81623476ec896138f851c@%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7d9c54beb1dc97dcccc58d9b5d31f0f7166f9a25ad1beba5f8091e0c@%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r87523dd07886223aa086edc25fe9b8ddb9c1090f7db25b068dc30843@%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://tapestry.apache.org/release-notes-536.html
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN17611367/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000118
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Aug/20
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/23/5
- https://github.com/apache/tapestry-5/commit/5ad5257fdfacbad2c7c480fdf2afa15d9a37e6b0
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c438-8cvq-pxxx (Advisory)
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84e99dedad2ecb4676de93c3ab73a8a10882951ab6984f514707f3d9%40%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/bac8d6f9e1b4059b319d9cba6f33219a99b81623476ec896138f851c%40%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r87523dd07886223aa086edc25fe9b8ddb9c1090f7db25b068dc30843%40%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7d9c54beb1dc97dcccc58d9b5d31f0f7166f9a25ad1beba5f8091e0c%40%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1972?
CVE-2014-1972 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1972?
To fix CVE-2014-1972, upgrade Apache Tapestry to version 5.3.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-1972?
CVE-2014-1972 affects Apache Tapestry versions prior to 5.3.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-1972 enable?
CVE-2014-1972 enables remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Why is CVE-2014-1972 a security concern?
CVE-2014-1972 is a security concern because it relies on client-side object storage that can be manipulated by attackers.
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