SB2023010648 - Improper input validation in PocketMine-MP



SB2023010648 - Improper input validation in PocketMine-MP

Published: January 6, 2023 Updated: April 8, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2023010648
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Banner->deserializeCompoundTag() when deserializing item NBT. A remote attacker can provide crafted NBT with invalid pattern colour values in an inventory transaction to cause a denial of service.

The issue can be triggered when processing item NBT from the network or disk.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.