CVE-2023-39410: Apache Avro Java SDK: Memory when deserializing untrusted data in Avro Java SDK

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

Apache Avro Java SDK could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially crafted input, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition on the system.

Other sources

When deserializing untrusted or corrupted data, it is possible for a reader to consume memory beyond the allowed constraints and thus lead to out of memory on the system.

This issue affects Java applications using Apache Avro Java SDK up to and including 1.11.2. Users should update to apache-avro version 1.11.3 which addresses this issue.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Avro<1.11.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.1
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP2
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.1.1-11.1.7 FP7
redhat/apache-avro<1.11.3
1.11.3
maven/org.apache.avro:avro<1.11.3
1.11.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.avro:avro to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.11.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/apache-avro to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.11.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade apache-avro to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.11.3
  4. Compensating control

    If your application deserializes untrusted or corrupted data with Apache Avro Java SDK, limit or validate that input before deserialization to reduce the risk of memory exhaustion/out-of-memory conditions.

Event History

Sep 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 6, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-39410?

CVE-2023-39410 is a vulnerability in the Apache Avro Java SDK that allows a reader to consume memory beyond the allowed constraints when deserializing untrusted or corrupted data, leading to an out-of-memory condition on the system.

2

Which Java applications are affected by CVE-2023-39410?

Java applications using Apache Avro Java SDK up to and including version 1.11.2 are affected by CVE-2023-39410.

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-39410?

To fix CVE-2023-39410, users should update to Apache Avro Java SDK version 1.11.3 or later.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2023-39410?

The CWE ID of CVE-2023-39410 is CWE-20.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-39410?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-39410 on the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) website.

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