CVE-2022-23496

A crafted list can trigger a ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException in Yauaa

Description

Yet Another UserAgent Analyzer (Yauaa) is a java library that tries to parse and analyze the useragent string and extract as many relevant attributes as possible. Applications using the Client Hints analysis feature introduced with 7.0.0 can crash because the Yauaa library throws an ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException. If uncaught the exception will result in a program crash. Applications that do not use this feature are not affected. Users are advised to upgrade to version 7.9.0. Users unable to upgrade may catch and discard any ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException thrown by the Yauaa library.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: nielsbasjes yauaa
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nielsbasjes/yauaa/security/advisories/GHSA-c4pm-63cg-9j7h third party advisory
https://github.com/nielsbasjes/yauaa/commit/3017a866e2cff0d308f264b66fde4fa79e3beb9e third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23496?
CVE-2022-23496 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23496?
To fix CVE-2022-23496, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-23496 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23496 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23496?
CVE-2022-23496 affects nielsbasjes yauaa.
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