Improper Input Validation Affecting io.undertow:undertow-core package, versions [,2.2.32.Final)[2.3.0.Alpha1,2.3.13.Final)


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.29% (67th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-JAVA-IOUNDERTOW-6567186
  • published5 Apr 2024
  • disclosed4 Apr 2024
  • creditUnknown

Introduced: 4 Apr 2024

CVE-2023-1973  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade io.undertow:undertow-core to version 2.2.32.Final, 2.3.13.Final or higher.

Overview

io.undertow:undertow-core is a Java web server based on non-blocking IO.

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation via the FormAuthenticationMechanism. An attacker can exhaust the server's memory, leading to a Denial of Service by sending crafted requests that cause an OutofMemory error.

CVSS Base Scores

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