CVE-2024-41172: Apache CXF: Unrestricted memory consumption in CXF HTTP clients
First published: Thu Jul 18 2024(Updated: )
Apache CXF is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a memory consumption flaw in CXF HTTP clients when preventing HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http | >=3.6.0<3.6.4 | 3.6.4 |
| maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http | >=4.0.0<4.0.5 | 4.0.5 |
| Apache CXF | >=3.6.0<3.6.4 | |
| Apache CXF | >=4.0.0<4.0.5 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6508
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7052
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8824
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8823
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8826
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2298829
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41172
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4mgg-fqfq-64hg (Advisory)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/298240
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172200 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41172?
CVE-2024-41172 has been classified as a medium severity denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41172?
To fix CVE-2024-41172, upgrade your Apache CXF installation to version 3.6.4 or higher, or to version 4.0.5 or higher.
Which versions of Apache CXF are affected by CVE-2024-41172?
CVE-2024-41172 affects Apache CXF versions between 3.6.0 and 3.6.4, and between 4.0.0 and 4.0.5.
Can CVE-2024-41172 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-41172 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted HTTP requests.
What impact does CVE-2024-41172 have on affected systems?
CVE-2024-41172 can lead to denial of service by preventing HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected, consuming significant memory.
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