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CVE-2022-23437

6.5 · MEDIUM

There's a vulnerability within the Apache Xerces Java (XercesJ) XML parser when handling specially crafted XML document payloads.

Published Jan 24, 2022CWE-835EPSS 11.62%

Overview

CVE-2022-23437 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

There's a vulnerability within the Apache Xerces Java (XercesJ) XML parser when handling specially crafted XML document payloads. This causes, the XercesJ XML parser to wait in an infinite loop, which may sometimes consume system resources for prolonged duration. This vulnerability is present within XercesJ version 2.12.1 and the previous versions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/24/3Reflists.apache.org/thread/6pjwm10bb69kq955fzr1n0nflnjd27dlRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0005/Refwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/24/3Reflists.apache.org/thread/6pjwm10bb69kq955fzr1n0nflnjd27dlRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0005/Refwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23437?

CVE-2022-23437 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-23437?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-23437?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-23437?

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