OSV-2023-483 Security exception in com.github.javaparser.CommentsInserter.insertComments
A security exception in the JavaParser library's comment insertion logic can cause a crash, leading to denial of service for applications processing untrusted Java code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2023-483?
OSV-2023-483 is a denial of service vulnerability in javaparser, published on 14 Jun 2023.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=59786
Crash type: Security exception
Crash state:
com.github.javaparser.CommentsInserter.insertComments
java.base/java.util.Objects.equals
com.github.javaparser.Position.equals
Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-483?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including javaparser.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
javaparser OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2023-483?
No fix has been published for OSV-2023-483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is OSV-2023-483 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-483 in the wild and no public exploit code.