#VU97630 Memory leak in Apache CXF - CVE-2024-41172

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97630

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41172

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache CXF
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform DoS attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in HTTPClient. A remote attacker can force the application to leak memory and perform denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache CXF: 3.6.0 - 4.0.4

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6

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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.