REDHAT-BUG-2316271: Medium severity Apache Commons IO vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2024
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Updated

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Commons IO.

The org.apache.commons.io.input.XmlStreamReader class may excessively consume CPU resources when processing maliciously crafted input.

This issue affects Apache Commons IO: from 2.0 before 2.14.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.14.0 or later, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Commons IO<2.14.0

Event History

Oct 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2316271?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2316271 is considered high due to the potential for excessive CPU resource consumption.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2316271?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2316271, users should upgrade Apache Commons IO to version 2.14.0 or later.

3

What versions of Apache Commons IO are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2316271?

Apache Commons IO versions from 2.0 up to, but not including, 2.14.0 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2316271.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2316271?

REDHAT-BUG-2316271 is classified as an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability.

5

Which class in Apache Commons IO is associated with REDHAT-BUG-2316271?

The org.apache.commons.io.input.XmlStreamReader class is associated with REDHAT-BUG-2316271.

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