CVE-2024-47554: Apache Commons IO: Possible denial of service attack on untrusted input to XmlStreamReader
First published: Thu Oct 03 2024(Updated: )
Apache Commons IO is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in the org.apache.commons.io.input.XmlStreamReader class. By sending a specially crafted input, 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/commons-io:commons-io | >=2.0<2.14.0 | 2.14.0 |
| IBM Concert Software | <=1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.2.1, 1.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9571
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2316271
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/6ozr91rr9cj5lm0zyhv30bsp317hk5z1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47554
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/03/2
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-78wr-2p64-hpwj (Advisory)
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250131-0010/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250131-0010
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7182403 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47554?
CVE-2024-47554 has a severity rating classified as a denial of service vulnerability that poses significant risk to affected systems.
Which versions of Apache Commons IO are affected by CVE-2024-47554?
Apache Commons IO versions from 2.0 up to and including 2.14.0 are affected by CVE-2024-47554.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47554?
To fix CVE-2024-47554, upgrade to version 2.14.0 of Apache Commons IO or later.
What impact does CVE-2024-47554 have on IBM Concert Software?
CVE-2024-47554 affects IBM Concert Software versions up to and including 1.0.3, potentially leading to denial of service.
Can CVE-2024-47554 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-47554 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted inputs to the vulnerable Apache Commons IO components.
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