CVE-2024-1023: Vertx core Eclipse Vert.x Memory Leak Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2024-1023 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) eclipse vert.x memory leak vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Vertx core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves eclipse vert.x memory leak. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.5.2, 4.4.7.
CVE-2024-1023 at a Glance
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2024-1023
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vertx 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.
<dependency>
<groupId>io.vertx</groupId>
<artifactId>vertx-core</artifactId>
<version>4.5.2</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>io.vertx</groupId>
<artifactId>vertx-core</artifactId>
<version>4.4.7</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.vertxHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-1023, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.vertxAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Vertx core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.5.2), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.vertx 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Vertx 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
CVE-2024-1023 Affected Vertx core Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
io.vertx:vertx-core
|
Maven |
≥ 4.5.0
< 4.5.2
|
4.5.2
|
|
io.vertx:vertx-core
|
Maven |
≥ 4.4.5
< 4.4.7
|
4.4.7
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"id" : "GHSA-5667-3wch-7q7w",
"modified" : "2024-07-25T21:31:19Z",
"published" : "2024-03-27T09:30:40Z",
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"summary" : "Eclipse Vert.x memory leak",
"details" : "A vulnerability in the Eclipse Vert.x toolkit results in a memory leak due to using Netty FastThreadLocal data structures. Specifically, when the Vert.x HTTP client establishes connections to different hosts, triggering the memory leak. The leak can be accelerated with intimate runtime knowledge, allowing an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. For instance, a server accepting arbitrary internet addresses could serve as an attack vector by connecting to these addresses, thereby accelerating the memory leak.",
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