CVE-2024-23684

7.5 HIGH
Published: January 19, 2024 Modified: November 29, 2025

Description

Inefficient algorithmic complexity in DecodeFromBytes function in com.upokecenter.cbor Java implementation of Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) versions 4.0.0 to 4.5.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by passing a maliciously crafted input. Depending on an application's use of this library, this may be a remote attacker.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/peteroupc/CBOR-Java/security/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.8%
82th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

peteroupc