CVE-2024-22393
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CVE-2024-22393 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Answer | < 1.2.5 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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