CVE-2022-3509

Parsing issue in protobuf textformat

Published Nov 1, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with textformat in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-7625 A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with textformat in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-g5ww-5jh7-63cx Protobuf Java vulnerable to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-400
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Google
Published
Updated
Apr 22, 2025, 3:10 PM
Reserved
Oct 14, 2022, 1:51 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 12, 2022, 1:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:59 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 15, 2022, 12:00 AM