CVE-2022-3171: Memory handling vulnerability in ProtocolBuffers Java core and lite
First published: Wed Oct 12 2022(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Disconnected Log Collector | <=v1.0 - v1.8.2 | |
| redhat/protobuf-java | <3.21.7 | 3.21.7 |
| redhat/protobuf-java | <3.20.3 | 3.20.3 |
| redhat/protobuf-java | <3.19.6 | 3.19.6 |
| redhat/protobuf-java | <3.16.3 | 3.16.3 |
| Google Google-protobuf Ruby | <3.16.3 | |
| Google Google-protobuf Ruby | >=3.17.0<3.19.6 | |
| Google Google-protobuf Ruby | >=3.20.0<3.20.3 | |
| Google Google-protobuf Ruby | >=3.21.0<3.21.7 | |
| Google Protobuf-java | <3.16.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-java | >=3.17.0<3.19.6 | |
| Google Protobuf-java | >=3.20.0<3.20.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-java | >=3.21.0<3.21.7 | |
| Google Protobuf-javalite | <3.16.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-javalite | >=3.17.0<3.19.6 | |
| Google Protobuf-javalite | >=3.20.0<3.20.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-javalite | >=3.21.0<3.21.7 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin | <3.16.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin | >=3.17.0<3.19.6 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin | >=3.20.0<3.20.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin | >=3.21.0<3.21.7 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin-lite | <3.16.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin-lite | >=3.17.0<3.19.6 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin-lite | >=3.20.0<3.20.3 | |
| Google Protobuf-kotlin-lite | >=3.21.0<3.21.7 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-3171 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3171 https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/security/advisories/GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2137645
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:9023
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1006
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:7896
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4983
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3171
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238394
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177835
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7042313 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/security/advisories/GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CBAUKJQL6O4TIWYBENORSY5P43TVB4M3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MPCGUT3T5L6C3IDWUPSUO22QDCGQKTOP/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-09
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-3171
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3527
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CBAUKJQL6O4TIWYBENORSY5P43TVB4M3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MPCGUT3T5L6C3IDWUPSUO22QDCGQKTOP/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-3171.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-3171?
CVE-2022-3171 has a severity level of high.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited through malicious inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields.
What is the affected software and versions?
The affected software is protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, and 3.16.3.
What is the recommended remedy for this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the protobuf-java package to version 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, or 3.16.3.
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