First published: Fri Nov 08 2024(Updated: )
XStream is a simple library to serialize objects to XML and back again. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to terminate the application with a stack overflow error resulting in a denial of service only by manipulating the processed input stream when XStream is configured to use the BinaryStreamDriver. XStream 1.4.21 has been patched to detect the manipulation in the binary input stream causing the the stack overflow and raises an InputManipulationException instead. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may catch the StackOverflowError in the client code calling XStream if XStream is configured to use the BinaryStreamDriver.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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XStream | <1.4.21 |
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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2324606 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2324606, upgrade XStream to a version higher than 1.4.21.
The potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-2324606 includes application termination due to a stack overflow error.
XStream versions up to and including 1.4.21 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2324606.
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2324606 can be exploited remotely by manipulating the processed input stream.