CVE-2023-24620: XEE
An issue was discovered in Esoteric YamlBeans through 1.15. A crafted YAML document is able perform am XML Entity Expansion attack against YamlBeans YamlReader. By exploiting the Anchor feature in YAML, it is possible to generate a small YAML document that, when read, is expanded to a large size, causing CPU and memory consumption, such as a Java Out-of-Memory exception.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24620?
CVE-2023-24620 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for XML Entity Expansion attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24620?
To fix CVE-2023-24620, update the YamlBeans library to version 1.16 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-24620?
CVE-2023-24620 affects Esoteric YamlBeans versions up to and including 1.15.
What kind of attack does CVE-2023-24620 enable?
CVE-2023-24620 enables an XML Entity Expansion attack through crafted YAML documents.
How does CVE-2023-24620 exploit the YAML Anchor feature?
CVE-2023-24620 exploits the YAML Anchor feature to generate a small YAML document that expands to a large size when processed.