#VU87706 Out-of-bounds write in Apache Commons Configuration - CVE-2024-29131

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87706

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29131

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Commons Configuration
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can pass specialy crafted data to the application, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Commons Configuration: 2.0 - 2.10.0

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/03nzzzjn4oknyw5y0871tw7ltj0t3r37

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.