CVE-2021-22569

Denial of Service of protobuf-java parsing procedure

Published Jan 7, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue in protobuf-java allowed the interleaving of com.google.protobuf.UnknownFieldSet fields in such a way that would be processed out of order. A small malicious payload can occupy the parser for several minutes by creating large numbers of short-lived objects that cause frequent, repeated pauses. We recommend upgrading libraries beyond the vulnerable versions.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3393-1 protobuf security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-0729 An issue in protobuf-java allowed the interleaving of com.google.protobuf.UnknownFieldSet fields in such a way that would be processed out of order. A small malicious payload can occupy the parser for several minutes by creating large numbers of short-lived objects that cause frequent, repeated pauses. We recommend upgrading libraries beyond the vulnerable versions.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-wrvw-hg22-4m67 A potential Denial of Service issue in protobuf-java
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5945-1 Protocol Buffers vulnerabilities
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