CVE-2022-24615: Zip4j Uncaught Exception Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q62h-jw38-24vh
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-755 CWE-248
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24615 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) uncaught exception vulnerability (CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions) affecting Zip4j libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves uncaught exception in zip4j. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.10.0.

CVE-2022-24615 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24615
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q62h-jw38-24vh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
Affected Product Zip4j
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-2022-24615

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zip4j dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

net.lingala.zip4j:zip4j fixed: 2.10.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>net.lingala.zip4j</groupId>
    <artifactId>zip4j</artifactId>
    <version>2.10.0</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=net.lingala.zip4j

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-24615, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.lingala.zip4j

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zip4j in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.10.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.lingala.zip4j 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 Zip4j, 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

zip4j up to 2.9.1 can throw various uncaught exceptions while parsing a specially crafted ZIP file, which could result in an application crash. This could be used to mount a denial of service attack against services that use zip4j library.

CVE-2022-24615 Affected Zip4j Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
net.lingala.zip4j:zip4j
maven/net.lingala.zip4j/zip4j
Maven
< 2.10.0
2.10.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-24615 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24615
Zip4j Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/srikanth-lingala/zip4j/issues/377
Zip4j Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/srikanth-lingala/zip4j/issues/418
Zip4j Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/srikanth-lingala/zip4j

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24615?
CVE-2022-24615 is a security vulnerability in Zip4j involving Uncaught Exception in zip4j under CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions.
Which Zip4j versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.10.0 across affected packages: net.lingala.zip4j:zip4j.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24615?
Upgrading to 2.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zip4j affected?
Yes, net.lingala.zip4j:zip4j is affected in releases prior to 2.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.10.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24615?
CVE-2022-24615 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-2022-24615?
CVE-2022-24615 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-2022-24615?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.lingala.zip4j'. 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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