CVE-2024-8391: Eclipse Vert.x gRPC server does not limit the maximum message size

Published Sep 4, 2024
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Updated

In Eclipse Vert.x version 4.3.0 to 4.5.9, the gRPC server does not limit the maximum length of message payload (Maven GAV: io.vertx:vertx-grpc-server and io.vertx:vertx-grpc-client).

This is fixed in the 4.5.10 version.

Note this does not affect the Vert.x gRPC server based grpc-java and Netty libraries (Maven GAV: io.vertx:vertx-grpc)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
maven/io.vertx:vertx-grpc-client>=4.3.0<4.5.10
4.5.10
maven/io.vertx:vertx-grpc-server>=4.3.0<4.5.10
4.5.10
Eclipse Vert.x>=4.3.0<4.5.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/io.vertx:vertx-grpc-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/io.vertx:vertx-grpc-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.10
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade io.vertx:vertx-grpc-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.10
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade io.vertx:vertx-grpc-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.10

Event History

Sep 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
Apr 25, 56770
Event
via FIRST·05:03 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8391?

CVE-2024-8391 has a medium severity level due to the potential for denial of service through excessive message payloads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8391?

To fix CVE-2024-8391, upgrade to version 4.5.10 of io.vertx:vertx-grpc-server or io.vertx:vertx-grpc-client.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-8391?

CVE-2024-8391 affects Eclipse Vert.x versions from 4.3.0 up to 4.5.9 inclusive.

4

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2024-8391 related to?

CVE-2024-8391 is related to the gRPC server's lack of limits on the maximum length of message payloads.

5

Is CVE-2024-8391 related to other vulnerabilities in Eclipse Vert.x?

CVE-2024-8391 is specific to the gRPC server and client components but does not affect other parts of Eclipse Vert.x.

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