CVE-2024-42385: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fj5v-9mxj-77qc
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CVSS 4.0
CWE-140
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-42385 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.0) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-140: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes delimiters.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-42385 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-42385
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fj5v-9mxj-77qc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.0
CWE Classification CWE-140: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.0

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2024-42385

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-42385, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-140: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters, where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes delimiters. In Software, 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

Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to trigger an out-of-bound memory write if the PEM certificate contains unexpected characters.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-42385 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42385
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-142885.html
www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-... WEB
https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2024-42385

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42385?
CVE-2024-42385 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-140: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-42385?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42385?
CVE-2024-42385 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-42385?
CVE-2024-42385 is classified under CWE-140: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes delimiters.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-42385?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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