CVE-2024-47561

Apache Avro Java SDK: Arbitrary Code Execution when reading Avro schema (Java SDK)

Description

Schema parsing in the Java SDK of Apache Avro 1.11.3 and previous versions allows bad actors to execute arbitrary code. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.11.4  or 1.12.0, which fix this issue.

Category

9.2
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.59% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Avro Java SDK
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/c2v7mhqnmq0jmbwxqq3r5jbj1xg43h5x mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/03/1 mailing list third party advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241011-0003/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47561?
CVE-2024-47561 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-47561?
To fix CVE-2024-47561, 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-2024-47561 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-47561 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-47561?
CVE-2024-47561 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Avro Java SDK.
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