CVE-2022-3510
Google Protobuf Java Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description
A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with Message-Type Extensions in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 12, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 22, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2022-3510
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Google Protobuf-Java to the latest version.
- Update Splunk Enterprise to version 8.2.12, 9.0.6, or 9.1.1.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-3510 has a 12 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-3510.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/commit/db7c17803320525722f45c1d26fc08bc41d1bf48 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/commit/db7c17803320525722f45c1d26fc08bc41d1bf48 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-3510 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-3510
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Dockerfile Shell
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-3510 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-3510 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-400 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/commit/db7c17803320525722f45c1d26fc08bc41d1bf48 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with Message-Type Extensions in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above. A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with Message-Type Extensions in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 15, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/commit/db7c17803320525722f45c1d26fc08bc41d1bf48 No Types Assigned https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/commit/db7c17803320525722f45c1d26fc08bc41d1bf48 Patch, Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.16.0 up to (excluding) 3.16.3 *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.19.0 up to (excluding) 3.19.6 *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.20.0 up to (excluding) 3.20.3 *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.21.0 up to (excluding) 3.21.7 *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-javalite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.16.0 up to (excluding) 3.16.3 *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-javalite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.17.0 up to (excluding) 3.19.6 *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-javalite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.20.0 up to (excluding) 3.20.3 *cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf-javalite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.21.0 up to (excluding) 3.21.7
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.05 }} -0.02%
score
0.16616
percentile