CVE-2022-4899: Github.com/facebook/zstd Zstd Vulnerable To Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5c9c-6x87-f9vm
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4899 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) zstd vulnerable to buffer overrun vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/facebook/zstd libraries in the SwiftURL ecosystem. The issue involves zstd vulnerable to buffer overrun. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.4, 1.5.4.0.

CVE-2022-4899 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4899
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5c9c-6x87-f9vm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Github.com/facebook/zstd
Package Ecosystem SwiftURL
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-4899

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

github.com/facebook/zstd fixed: 1.5.4 
Upgrade github.com/facebook/zstd to 1.5.4
zstd fixed: 1.5.4.0 
pip install zstd>=1.5.4.0
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 github.com/facebook/zstd

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-4899, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/facebook/zstd:

inspect dependencies for github.com/facebook/zstd

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/facebook/zstd in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.5.4), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Github.com/facebook/zstd, 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 zstd v1.4.10, where an attacker can supply an empty string as an argument to the command line tool to cause buffer overrun.

CVE-2022-4899 Affected Github.com/facebook/zstd Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5.41.5.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/facebook/zstd
 SwiftURL
< 1.5.4
1.5.4
zstd
pypi/zstd
PyPI
< 1.5.4.0
1.5.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4899 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4899
Github.com/facebook/zstd Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/facebook/zstd/issues/3200
Github.com/facebook/zstd Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/facebook/zstd/pull/3220
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/sergey-dryabzhinsky/python-zstd/commit/c8a619aebdbd6b838fbfef6e19325a70f631a4c6
Github.com/facebook/zstd Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/facebook/zstd
Github.com/facebook/zstd Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/zstd/PYSEC-2023-121.yaml
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C63HAGVLQA6FJNDCHR7CNZZL6VSLILB2
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JEHRBBYYTPA4DETOM5XAKGCP37NUTLOA
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QYLDK6ODVC4LJSDULLX6Q2YHTFOWABCN
Github.com/facebook/zstd Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230725-0005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4899?
CVE-2022-4899 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/facebook/zstd involving zstd vulnerable to buffer overrun under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Github.com/facebook/zstd versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.5.4, 1.5.4.0 across affected packages: github.com/facebook/zstd, zstd.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4899?
Upgrading to 1.5.4, 1.5.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/facebook/zstd affected?
Yes, github.com/facebook/zstd is affected in releases prior to 1.5.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.4 or later.
Is zstd affected?
Yes, zstd is affected in releases prior to 1.5.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.4.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4899?
CVE-2022-4899 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4899?
CVE-2022-4899 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check SwiftURL dependencies for CVE-2022-4899?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/facebook/zstd'. 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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