CVE-2023-39410

Name: CVE-2023-39410
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-29T17:15:46.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39410 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When deserializing untrusted or corrupted data, it is possible for a reader to consume memory beyond the allowed constraints and thus lead to out of memory on the system. This issue affects Java applications using Apache Avro Java SDK up to and including 1.11.2. Users should update to apache-avro version 1.11.3 which addresses this issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When deserializing untrusted or corrupted data, it is possible for a reader to consume memory beyond the allowed constraints and thus lead to out of memory on the system. This issue affects Java applications using Apache Avro Java SDK up to and including 1.11.2. Users should update to apache-avro version 1.11.3 which addresses this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Avro	< 1.11.3

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/q142wj99cwdd0jo5lvdoxzoymlqyjddsMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0006/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/29/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/q142wj99cwdd0jo5lvdoxzoymlqyjddsMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0006/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/29/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39410?

How severe is CVE-2023-39410?

CVE-2023-39410 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39410?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-39410?

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Source: NVD / NIST