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CVE-2024-47072

7.5 · HIGH

XStream is a simple library to serialize objects to XML and back again.

Published Nov 8, 2024CWE-121EPSS 2.00%

Overview

CVE-2024-47072 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 8, 2024 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

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.

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

GitHubgithub.com/x-stream/xstream/commit/bb838ce2269cac47433e31c77b2b236466e9f266GitHubgithub.com/x-stream/xstream/security/advisories/GHSA-hfq9-hggm-c56qRefx-stream.github.io/CVE-2024-47072.htmlReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00023.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47072?

CVE-2024-47072 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 8, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-47072?

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-2024-47072?

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-2024-47072?

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