CVE-2023-51080 hutool-core was discovered to contain a stack overflow via NumberUtil.toBigDecimal method

High 7.5 Published Updated

A stack overflow in the NumberUtil.toBigDecimal method allows attackers to cause a denial of service in applications using the hutool-core library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-51080?

CVE-2023-51080 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The NumberUtil.toBigDecimal method in hutool-core v5.8.23 was discovered to contain a stack overflow.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51080?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including cn.hutool:hutool-core. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
cn.hutool:hutool-core MavenFrom 5.8.225.8.25
cn.hutool:hutool-core MavenFrom 5.8.225.8.25

Products include Hutool Hutool.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51080?

Upgrade cn.hutool:hutool-core to 5.8.25 or later.

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-2023-51080 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51080 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m5hf-m3r2-xq53.

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