CVE-2024-24786: Infinite loop in JSON unmarshaling in google.golang.org/protobuf

Published Mar 5, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 18 September 2024

Other sources

The protojson.Unmarshal function can enter an infinite loop when unmarshaling certain forms of invalid JSON. This condition can occur when unmarshaling into a message which contains a google.protobuf.Any value, or when the UnmarshalOptions.DiscardUnknown option is set.

— Debian

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
debian/golang-google-protobuf<=1.25.0+git20201208.160c747-1, <=1.28.1-3
1.33.0-1
go/google.golang.org/protobuf/internal/encoding/json<1.33.0
1.33.0
go/google.golang.org/protobuf/encoding/protojson<1.33.0
1.33.0
go/google.golang.org/protobuf<1.33.0
1.33.0
F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager>=20.2.0<=20.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK>=1.7.0<=1.9.2
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=1.1.0<=1.3.1
F5 F5OS-A=1.7.0, >=1.5.1<=1.5.2
1.5.3
F5 F5OS-C>=1.6.0<=1.6.2
redhat/google.golang.org/protobuf<1.33.0
1.33.0
IBM watsonx.data<=2.2- 2.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/golang-google-protobuf to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.33.0-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/google.golang.org/protobuf/internal/encoding/json to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.33.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/google.golang.org/protobuf/encoding/protojson to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.33.0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/google.golang.org/protobuf to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.33.0
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 F5OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/google.golang.org/protobuf to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.33.0

Event History

Mar 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 6, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:31 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:47 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·08:52 PM
Sep 21, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24786?

CVE-2024-24786 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability due to an infinite loop flaw in the rotojson.Unmarshal function.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24786?

To fix CVE-2024-24786, update the affected software packages to version 1.33.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-24786?

CVE-2024-24786 affects the golang-google-protobuf package and certain versions of F5 and IBM products.

4

Can CVE-2024-24786 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-24786 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests that trigger the infinite loop.

5

What impact does CVE-2024-24786 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2024-24786 is that it can cause a denial of service, potentially rendering the affected service unresponsive.

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