Vulnerability identifier: #VU61043

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26336

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache POI
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within the HMEF package. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted TNEF file to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache POI: 0.1 - 5.2.0

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/sprg0kq986pc2271dc3v2oxb1f9qx09j
http://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=65899

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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.