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Improper Input Validation

CVE-2024-4027

High
7.5/10

Summary

A flaw was found in Undertow. Servlets using a method that calls "HttpServletRequestImpl.getParameterNames()" can cause an OutOfMemoryError when the client sends a request with large parameter names. This issue can be exploited by an unauthorized user to cause a remote Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack. Versions prior to 2.2.39.Final, 2.3.x.final prior to 2.3.21.Final and 2.4.0.Alpha1 are affected.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH

CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published