CVE-2023-2974: Quarkus core Quarkus-core Vulnerable To Client Driven Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3fhx-3vvg-2j84
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CVSS 6.5
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2974 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) quarkus-core vulnerable to client driven vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Quarkus core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves quarkus-core vulnerable to client driven tls cipher downgrading. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.16.8.Final.

CVE-2023-2974 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2974
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3fhx-3vvg-2j84
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Quarkus core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-2974

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Quarkus 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.

io.quarkus:quarkus-core fixed: 2.16.8.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.quarkus</groupId>
    <artifactId>quarkus-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.16.8.Final</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.quarkus

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-2974, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.quarkus

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Quarkus core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.16.8.Final), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.quarkus command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Quarkus 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

A vulnerability was found in quarkus-core. This vulnerability occurs because the TLS protocol configured with quarkus.http.ssl.protocols is not enforced, and the client can force the selection of the weaker supported TLS protocol.

CVE-2023-2974 Affected Quarkus core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.16.8.Final
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.quarkus:quarkus-core
maven/io.quarkus/quarkus-core
Maven
< 2.16.8.Final
2.16.8.Final

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2974 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2974
Quarkus core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus/pull/34469
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus/commit/468397ae53a8d6aae933d0d406f94965e97d1935
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2023:38... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3809
Quarkus core Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2974
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2211026
Quarkus core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2974?
CVE-2023-2974 is a security vulnerability in Quarkus core involving quarkus-core vulnerable to client driven TLS cipher downgrading under General Security Weakness.
Which Quarkus core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.16.8.Final across affected packages: io.quarkus:quarkus-core.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2974?
Upgrading to 2.16.8.Final (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is quarkus-core affected?
Yes, io.quarkus:quarkus-core is affected in releases prior to 2.16.8.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 2.16.8.Final or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2974?
CVE-2023-2974 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2974?
CVE-2023-2974 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-2974?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.quarkus'. 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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