CVE-2018-1339
First published: Wed Apr 25 2018(Updated: )
A carefully crafted (or fuzzed) file can trigger an infinite loop in Apache Tika's ChmParser in versions of Apache Tika before 1.18.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tika | <1.18 | |
| redhat/tika | <1.18 | 1.18 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2669
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/4d2cb5c819401bb075e2a1130e0d14f0404a136541a6f91da0225828@%3Cdev.tika.apache.org%3E
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1572427
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1572424
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/4d2cb5c819401bb075e2a1130e0d14f0404a136541a6f91da0225828%40%3Cdev.tika.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1339?
The severity of CVE-2018-1339 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which versions of Apache Tika are affected by CVE-2018-1339?
Versions of Apache Tika before 1.18 are affected by CVE-2018-1339.
How can a carefully crafted file trigger an infinite loop in Apache Tika's ChmParser?
A carefully crafted file can trigger an infinite loop by exploiting a vulnerability in Apache Tika's ChmParser component.
Is there a remedy available for CVE-2018-1339?
Yes, updating Apache Tika to version 1.18 or later will remedy the vulnerability.
Are there any references for CVE-2018-1339?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-1339 at the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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