OSV-2024-1423 Security exception in java.base/java.util.Arrays.copyOfRange
A security exception in Apache POI's EscherMetafileBlip processing can cause a denial of service when parsing malicious files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2024-1423?
OSV-2024-1423 is a denial of service vulnerability in apache-poi, published on 25 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=391709145
Crash type: Security exception
Crash state:
java.base/java.util.Arrays.copyOfRange
org.apache.poi.util.IOUtils.safelyClone
org.apache.poi.ddf.EscherMetafileBlip.fillFields
Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-1423?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including apache-poi.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
apache-poi OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2024-1423?
No fix has been published for OSV-2024-1423 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-2024-1423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-1423 in the wild and no public exploit code.