QID 980972

QID 980972: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.mesos:mesos (GHSA-p2xq-vcm7-xjj6)

When parsing a JSON payload with deeply nested JSON structures, the parser in Apache Mesos versions pre-1.4.x, 1.4.0 to 1.4.2, 1.5.0 to 1.5.1, 1.6.0 to 1.6.1, and 1.7.0 might overflow the stack due to unbounded recursion. A malicious actor can therefore cause a denial of service of Mesos masters rendering the Mesos-controlled cluster inoperable.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-p2xq-vcm7-xjj6 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980972

    CVE-2018-11793 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-p2xq-vcm7-xjj6 org.apache.mesos:mesos URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-p2xq-vcm7-xjj6
    By selecting these links, you may be leaving CVEreport webspace. We have provided these links to other websites because they may have information that would be of interest to you. No inferences should be drawn on account of other sites being referenced, or not, from this page. There may be other websites that are more appropriate for your purpose. CVEreport does not necessarily endorse the views expressed, or concur with the facts presented on these sites. Further, CVEreport does not endorse any commercial products that may be mentioned on these sites. Please address comments about any linked pages to [email protected].