CVE-2022-4741: Github.com/sajari/docconv Docconv Vulnerable To Memory Allocation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qvx2-59g8-8hph
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-789
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4741 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) docconv vulnerable to memory allocation vulnerability (CWE-789: Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value) affecting Github.com/sajari/docconv libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves docconv vulnerable to memory allocation with excessive size value. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.1.

CVE-2022-4741 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4741
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qvx2-59g8-8hph
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-789: Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value
Affected Product Github.com/sajari/docconv
Package Ecosystem Go
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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-4741

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

github.com/sajari/docconv fixed: 1.2.1 
Upgrade github.com/sajari/docconv to 1.2.1
code.sajari.com/docconv fixed: 1.2.1 
Upgrade code.sajari.com/docconv to 1.2.1
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 github.com/sajari/docconv

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-4741, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/sajari/docconv:

inspect dependencies for github.com/sajari/docconv

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/sajari/docconv in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.1), 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-789: Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value, where the product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. In Github.com/sajari/docconv, 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

A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function `ConvertDocx/ConvertODT/ConvertPages/ConvertXML/XMLToText`. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.1 can address this issue. The name of the patch is 42bcff666855ab978e67a9041d0cdea552f20301. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216779.

CVE-2022-4741 Affected Github.com/sajari/docconv Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/sajari/docconv
golang/github.com/sajari/docconv
Go
< 1.2.1
1.2.1
code.sajari.com/docconv
golang/code.sajari.com/docconv
Go
< 1.2.1
1.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4741 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4741
Github.com/sajari/docconv Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/pull/111
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/commit/42bcff666855ab978e67a9041d0cdea552f20301
Github.com/sajari/docconv Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/sajari/docconv
Github.com/sajari/docconv Release RELEASE
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/releases/tag/v1.2.1
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2022-1188 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1188
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216779
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.216779

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4741?
CVE-2022-4741 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/sajari/docconv involving docconv vulnerable to Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value under CWE-789: Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value.
Which Github.com/sajari/docconv versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.1 across affected packages: github.com/sajari/docconv, code.sajari.com/docconv.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4741?
Upgrading to 1.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/sajari/docconv affected?
Yes, github.com/sajari/docconv is affected in releases prior to 1.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.1 or later.
Is code.sajari.com/docconv affected?
Yes, code.sajari.com/docconv is affected in releases prior to 1.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4741?
CVE-2022-4741 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4741?
CVE-2022-4741 is classified under CWE-789: Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value (The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-4741?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/sajari/docconv'. 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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