CVE-2024-41172
Apache CXF Garbage Collection Memory Leak Vulnerability
Description
In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible that memory consumption will continue to increase, eventually causing the application to run out of memory
INFO
Published Date :
July 19, 2024, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 9:32 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
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-2024-41172.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6 | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/18/4 | |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6 | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240808-0008/ |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/18/4 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6 Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240808-0008/ -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 07, 2024
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://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6 No Types Assigned https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6 Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.6.0 up to (excluding) 3.6.4 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (excluding) 4.0.5 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 01, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 19, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible that memory consumption will continue to increase, eventually causing the application to run out of memory Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6 [No types assigned] Added CWE Apache Software Foundation CWE-401
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-41172 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-2024-41172
weaknesses.