Vulnerability identifier: #VU89143
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
protobuf
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when parsing JSON data within the JsonToBinaryStream() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a use-after-free error and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
protobuf: 4.22.0 - 4.24.4
External links
http://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v25.0
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.