GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv: OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Security Update For The OPC Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) security update for the opc vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves security update for the opc ua .net standard stack. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.05.374.54.

GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core
Package Ecosystem NuGet
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 GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv

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

OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core fixed: 1.05.374.54 
Upgrade OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core to 1.05.374.54
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua fixed: 1.05.374.54 
Upgrade OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua to 1.05.374.54
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 OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv, inspect your project dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core:

inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.05.374.54), 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core, 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

This security update resolves a vulnerability in the OPC UA .NET Standard Stack that enables an unauthorized attacker to trigger a rapid increase in memory consumption.

GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv Affected OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.05.374.54
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core
nuget/OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core
NuGet
< 1.05.374.54
1.05.374.54
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua
nuget/OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua
NuGet
< 1.05.374.54
1.05.374.54

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard/security/advisories/GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv?
GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv is a security vulnerability in OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core involving Security Update for the OPC UA .NET Standard Stack under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.05.374.54 across affected packages: OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core, OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.
What version fixes GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv?
Upgrading to 1.05.374.54 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core affected?
Yes, OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core is affected in releases prior to 1.05.374.54. Upgrade your dependency to 1.05.374.54 or later.
Is OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua affected?
Yes, OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua is affected in releases prior to 1.05.374.54. Upgrade your dependency to 1.05.374.54 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv?
GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv 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 GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv?
GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for GHSA-qm9f-c3v9-wphv?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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