CVE-2024-6858: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gmrx-x399-mfhc
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-1287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-6858 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-1287: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-6858 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-6858
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gmrx-x399-mfhc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-1287: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
Affected Product Software
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:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-6858

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-2024-6858, 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-1287: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input, where the product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type. 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

In Arista’s EOS when in 802.1X mode, multi-auth unauthenticated hosts might be allowed access to a switch port if there exists an EAPOL capable device in the fallback VLAN.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-6858 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6858
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/19917-security-advisory-0103

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6858?
CVE-2024-6858 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-1287: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-6858?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6858?
CVE-2024-6858 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-6858?
CVE-2024-6858 is classified under CWE-1287: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input (The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-6858?
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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