CVE-2023-34053: Spring Framework server Web Observations DoS Vulnerability

Published Nov 28, 2023
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Updated

In Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.13, it is possible for a user to provide specially crafted HTTP requests that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Specifically, an application is vulnerable when all of the following are true:

the application uses Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux io.micrometer:micrometer-core is on the classpath an ObservationRegistry is configured in the application to record observations

Typically, Spring Boot applications need the org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-actuator dependency to meet all conditions.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.springframework:spring-webmvc>=6.0.0<6.0.14
6.0.14
VMware Spring Framework>=6.0.0<6.0.14

Event History

Nov 28, 2023
CVE Published
08:10 AM
Data Sourced
08:10 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
09:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-34053.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Spring Framework server Web Observations DoS Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34053?

The severity of CVE-2023-34053 is medium.

4

How does CVE-2023-34053 impact Spring Framework?

CVE-2023-34053 allows a user to provide specially crafted HTTP requests that may cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition in Spring Framework versions 6.0.0 - 6.0.13.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-34053?

To fix CVE-2023-34053, you should update Spring Framework to version 6.0.14 or above.

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