CVE-2022-41404 org.ini4j allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS)
Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in the ini4j library via the fetch method in BasicProfile, affecting Java applications using this dependency.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-41404?
CVE-2022-41404 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 11 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in the fetch() method in the BasicProfile class of org.ini4j through version v0.5.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-400
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41404?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.ini4j:ini4j. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.ini4j:ini4j Maven | All versions to 0.5.4 | None |
org.ini4j:ini4j Maven | All versions to 0.5.4 | None |
Linux distribution packages (1)
ini4j openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.5.4-1.1 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ini4j Project Ini4j.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41404?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2022-41404 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41404 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-41404, DLA-3209-1, GHSA-jr6h-r7vg-f9mc, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-41404, openSUSE-SU-2024:13788-1.