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CVE-2022-23437

Infinite loop within Apache XercesJ xml parser

CVSS score

6.5

EPSS probability

%11.6

Risk score

0.8

Published

4 y ago

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2022-23437 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

There's a vulnerability within the Apache Xerces Java (XercesJ) XML parser when handling specially crafted XML document payloads. This causes, the XercesJ XML parser to wait in an infinite loop, which may sometimes consume system resources for prolonged duration. This vulnerability is present within XercesJ version 2.12.1 and the previous versions.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-23437 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Apache Software FoundationApache Xerces View
2apachexerces-j View
3oracleagile engineering data management View
4oracleagile product lifecycle management View
5oraclebanking deposits and lines of credit servicing View
6oraclebanking party management View
7oraclecommunications asap View
8oraclecommunications element manager View
9oraclecommunications session report manager View
10oraclecommunications session route manager View
11oraclefinancial services analytical applications infrastructure View
12oraclefinancial services analytical applications infrastructure View
13oraclefinancial services behavior detection platform View
14oraclefinancial services behavior detection platform View
15oraclefinancial services behavior detection platform View
16oraclefinancial services behavior detection platform View
17oraclefinancial services crime and compliance management studio View
18oraclefinancial services crime and compliance management studio View
19oraclefinancial services enterprise case management View
20oraclefinancial services enterprise case management View
21oraclefinancial services enterprise case management View
22oraclefinancial services enterprise case management View
23oraclefinancial services enterprise case management View
24oraclefinancial services enterprise case management View
25oracleflexcube universal banking View
26oracleglobal lifecycle management nextgen oui framework View
27oracleglobal lifecycle management nextgen oui framework View
28oracleglobal lifecycle management opatch View
29oraclehealth sciences information manager View
30oraclehealth sciences information manager View
31oracleilearning View
32oracleilearning View
33oraclepeoplesoft enterprise peopletools View
34oraclepeoplesoft enterprise peopletools View
35oracleprimavera gateway View
36oracleprimavera gateway View
37oracleprimavera gateway View
38oracleprimavera gateway View
39oracleproduct lifecycle analytics View
40oracleretail bulk data integration View
41oracleretail extract transform and load View
42oracleretail financial integration View
43oracleretail financial integration View
44oracleretail financial integration View
45oracleretail financial integration View
46oracleretail integration bus View
47oracleretail integration bus View
48oracleretail integration bus View
49oracleretail integration bus View
50oracleretail merchandising system View
51oracleretail merchandising system View
52oracleretail service backbone View
53oracleretail service backbone View
54oracleretail service backbone View
55oracleretail service backbone View
56oracleweblogic server View
57oracleweblogic server View
58oracleweblogic server View
59netappactive iq unified manager View
Total affected vendors: 4|Products: 59

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.1CVSS V2—AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CNVD
6.5CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-23437 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-835: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-835

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-23437 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://lists.apache.org/thread/6pjwm10bb69kq955fzr1n0nflnjd27dlvendor-advisory[oss-security] 20220124 CVE-2022-23437: Infinite loop within Apache XercesJ xml parservendor-advisoryhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlvendor-advisoryhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlvendor-advisoryhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0005/vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.5 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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Apache Software Foundation
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apache
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netapp

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-835

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