7.5
CWE
834
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-4227: gSOAP: Vulnerable to specially crafted unencrypted SDC messages

First published: Wed Jan 15 2025(Updated: )

In Genivia gSOAP with a specific configuration an unauthenticated remote attacker can generate a high CPU load when forcing to parse an XML having duplicate ID attributes which can lead to a DoS.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Genivia gSOAP

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-4227?

    CVE-2024-4227 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through excessive CPU load.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-4227?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-4227, you should update Genivia gSOAP to the latest version which includes patches for this issue.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-4227?

    Users of Genivia gSOAP configured to parse XML data with duplicate ID attributes are at risk from CVE-2024-4227.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-4227?

    CVE-2024-4227 is associated with denial of service attacks that exploit XML parsing vulnerabilities.

  • Can CVE-2024-4227 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-4227 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.

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