CVE-2024-41172

Name: CVE-2024-41172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-19T09:15:05.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-41172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible that memory consumption will continue to increase, eventually causing the application to run out of memory . EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible that memory consumption will continue to increase, eventually causing the application to run out of memory

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

1.20%

64.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Cxf	>= 3.6.0, < 3.6.4
Apache	Cxf	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.5

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/18/4
https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240808-0008/

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41172?

How severe is CVE-2024-41172?

CVE-2024-41172 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41172?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST