CVE-2021-22569 (Medium) detected in protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar

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CVE-2021-22569 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar

Protocol Buffers are a way of encoding structured data in an efficient yet extensible format.

Library home page: http://code.google.com/p/protobuf

Path to dependency file: /sql-plugin/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /canner/.m2/repository/com/google/protobuf/protobuf-java/2.5.0/protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ protobuf-java-2.5.0.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Vulnerability Details

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.

Publish Date: 2022-01-10

URL: CVE-2021-22569

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Scope: Changed
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: Low
  • Integrity Impact: Low
  • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

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