GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg: Typo3/cms core Denial of Service Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.3
CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 denial of service in online media asset handling. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.7.21, 9.5.2, 7.6.32.

GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

typo3/cms-core fixed: 8.7.21 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 8.7.21
typo3/cms-core fixed: 9.5.2 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 9.5.2
typo3/cms-core fixed: 7.6.32 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 7.6.32
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms core:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.7.21), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In Typo3/cms core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Online Media Asset Handling (*.youtube and *.vimeo files) in the TYPO3 backend is vulnerable to denial of service. Putting large files with according file extensions results in high consumption of system resources. This can lead to exceeding limits of the current PHP process which results in a dysfunctional backend component. A valid backend user account or write access on the server system (e.g. SFTP) is needed in order to exploit this vulnerability.

GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.7.219.5.27.6.32
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.7.21
8.7.21
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.5.2
9.5.2
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.6.32
7.6.32

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core/commit/9b2ecd2a402a76e17b78f78ed2ac9b7fff36d201
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core/commit/aa2dcb340bc7f2b815c8eee02cf54e100f82f3e7
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms-core/2018-12-11-6.yaml
Typo3/cms core Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2018-011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg?
GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 Denial of Service in Online Media Asset Handling under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.7.21, 9.5.2, 7.6.32 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core.
What version fixes GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg?
Upgrading to 8.7.21, 9.5.2, 7.6.32 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-core affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-core is affected in releases prior to 8.7.21, 9.5.2, 7.6.32. Upgrade your dependency to 8.7.21, 9.5.2, 7.6.32 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg?
GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg?
GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-29m4-mx89-3mjg?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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