Remote code execution in Apache Commons Configuration
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-29131 CVE-2024-29133 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apache Commons Configuration Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU87706
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29131
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can pass specialy crafted data to the application, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Commons Configuration: 2.0 - 2.10.0
External linkshttp://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q1/239
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU87744
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29133
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when calling the ListDelimiterHandler.flatten(Object, int) with a cyclical object tree. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Commons Configuration: 2.0 - 2.10.0
External linkshttp://lists.apache.org/thread/ccb9w15bscznh6tnp3wsvrrj9crbszh2
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
