CVE-2024-22393

Apache Answer: Pixel Flood Attack by uploading the large pixel file

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.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 17.73% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/f58l6dr4r74hl6o71gn47kmn44vw12cv vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/1 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22393?
CVE-2024-22393 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22393?
To fix CVE-2024-22393, 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-2024-22393 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-22393 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-22393?
CVE-2024-22393 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer.
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