CVE-2022-24614: Metadata extractor Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4v6p-cxf9-98rf
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24614 is a HIGH (CVSS 5.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Metadata extractor libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves allocation of resources without limits or throttling in metadata-extractor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.18.0.

CVE-2022-24614 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24614
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4v6p-cxf9-98rf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Metadata extractor
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-24614

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

com.drewnoakes:metadata-extractor fixed: 2.18.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.drewnoakes</groupId>
    <artifactId>metadata-extractor</artifactId>
    <version>2.18.0</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=com.drewnoakes

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-24614, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.drewnoakes

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Metadata extractor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.18.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.drewnoakes 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 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 Metadata extractor, 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

When reading a specially crafted JPEG file, metadata-extractor up to 2.16.0 can be made to allocate large amounts of memory that finally leads to an out-of-memory error even for very small inputs. This could be used to mount a denial of service attack against services that use metadata-extractor library.

CVE-2022-24614 Affected Metadata extractor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.18.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.drewnoakes:metadata-extractor
maven/com.drewnoakes/metadata-extractor
Maven
< 2.18.0
2.18.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-24614 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24614
Metadata extractor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor/issues/561
Metadata extractor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor/pull/570
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor/commit/85ec243df54133a87f9d928d2278595f52b07519
Metadata extractor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor
Metadata extractor Release RELEASE
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor/releases/tag/2.18.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24614?
CVE-2022-24614 is a security vulnerability in Metadata extractor involving Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in metadata-extractor under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Metadata extractor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.18.0 across affected packages: com.drewnoakes:metadata-extractor.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24614?
Upgrading to 2.18.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is metadata-extractor affected?
Yes, com.drewnoakes:metadata-extractor is affected in releases prior to 2.18.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.18.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24614?
CVE-2022-24614 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24614?
CVE-2022-24614 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 Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-24614?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.drewnoakes'. 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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