CVE-2022-24613: Metadata extractor Improper Handling Of Exceptional Conditions Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p5pg-wm9q-8v6r
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-755
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24613 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability (CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions) affecting Metadata extractor libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper handling of exceptional conditions inn metadata-extractor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.18.0.

CVE-2022-24613 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24613
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p5pg-wm9q-8v6r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
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-2022-24613

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-2022-24613, 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-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions, where the product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. 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

metadata-extractor up to 2.16.0 can throw various uncaught exceptions while parsing a specially crafted JPEG file, which could result in an application crash. This could be used to mount a denial of service attack against services that use metadata-extractor library.

CVE-2022-24613 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-2022-24613 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24613
Metadata extractor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor/issues/561
Metadata extractor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24613?
CVE-2022-24613 is a security vulnerability in Metadata extractor involving Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions inn metadata-extractor under CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions.
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-2022-24613?
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-2022-24613?
CVE-2022-24613 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) 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-2022-24613?
CVE-2022-24613 is classified under CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions (The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-24613?
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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