CVE-2024-45626

Apache James: denial of service through JMAP HTML to text conversion

Description

Apache James server JMAP HTML to text plain implementation in versions below 3.8.2 and 3.7.6 is subject to unbounded memory consumption that can result in a denial of service. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.7.6 and 3.8.2, which fix this issue.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache James server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/1fr9hvpsylomwwfr3rv82g84sxszn4kl vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/05/7 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45626?
CVE-2024-45626 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45626?
To fix CVE-2024-45626, 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-2024-45626 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45626 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-2024-45626?
CVE-2024-45626 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache James server.
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