QID 981071

QID 981071: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.commons:commons-compress (GHSA-h436-432x-8fvx)

A specially crafted ZIP archive can be used to cause an infinite loop inside of Apache Commons Compress' extra field parser used by the ZipFile and ZipArchiveInputStream classes in versions 1.11 to 1.15. This can be used to mount a denial of service attack against services that use Compress' zip package.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-h436-432x-8fvx for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981071

    CVE-2018-1324 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-h436-432x-8fvx org.apache.commons:commons-compress URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-h436-432x-8fvx
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