CVE-2024-26308

Apache Commons Compress: OutOfMemoryError unpacking broken Pack200 file

Description

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Commons Compress.This issue affects Apache Commons Compress: from 1.21 before 1.26. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.26, which fixes the issue.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons Compress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ch5yo2d21p7vlqrhll9b17otbyq4npfg vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/19/2 third party advisory mailing list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0009/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26308?
CVE-2024-26308 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26308?
To fix CVE-2024-26308, 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-2024-26308 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26308 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-2024-26308?
CVE-2024-26308 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons Compress.
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