7.5
CWE
835
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-17202

First published: Mon May 06 2019(Updated: )

Certain input files could make the code to enter into an infinite loop when Apache Sanselan 0.97-incubator was used to parse them, which could be used in a DoS attack. Note that Apache Sanselan (incubating) was renamed to Apache Commons Imaging.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Commons Imaging=0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-17202?

    CVE-2018-17202 is classified as a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability due to potential infinite loops during file parsing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-17202?

    To remediate CVE-2018-17202, update Apache Commons Imaging to a version newer than 0.97.

  • What causes the CVE-2018-17202 vulnerability?

    CVE-2018-17202 is caused by certain input files that trigger an infinite loop in the Apache Sanselan parser.

  • Which versions of Apache Commons Imaging are affected by CVE-2018-17202?

    CVE-2018-17202 affects Apache Commons Imaging version 0.97.

  • Can CVE-2018-17202 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-17202 can be exploited remotely if an attacker controls the input files processed by Apache Commons Imaging.

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