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CVE-2022-34169

7.5 · HIGH

The Apache Xalan Java XSLT library is vulnerable to an integer truncation issue when processing malicious XSLT stylesheets.

Published Jul 19, 2022CWE-681EPSS 81.76%

Overview

CVE-2022-34169 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Apache Xalan Java XSLT library is vulnerable to an integer truncation issue when processing malicious XSLT stylesheets. This can be used to corrupt Java class files generated by the internal XSLTC compiler and execute arbitrary Java bytecode. Users are recommended to update to version 2.7.3 or later. Note: Java runtimes (such as OpenJDK) include repackaged copies of Xalan.

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

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/168186/Xalan-J-XSLTC-Integer-Truncation.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/5Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/6Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/18/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/04/8Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/07/2Reflists.apache.org/thread/12pxy4phsry6c34x2ol4fft6xlho4kywReflists.apache.org/thread/2qvl7r43wb4t8p9dd9om1bnkssk07sn8

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34169?

CVE-2022-34169 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-34169?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-34169?

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-2022-34169?

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