GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv: Duplicate Advisory Denial of Service Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves denial of service in json-java. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 20231013.

GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem Maven
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-rm7j-f5g5-27vv

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

org.json:json fixed: 20231013 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.json</groupId>
    <artifactId>json</artifactId>
    <version>20231013</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=org.json

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.json

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 20231013), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.json 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-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 Duplicate Advisory, 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

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-4jq9-2xhw-jpx7. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description Denial of Service in JSON-Java versions prior to 20230618.  A bug in the parser means that an input string of modest size can lead to indefinite amounts of memory being used. 

GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
20231013
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.json:json
maven/org.json/json
Maven
< 20231013
20231013

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-4jq9-2xhw-jpx7
NVD — GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5072
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java/issues/758
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java/issues/771
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java/pull/759
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java/commit/60662e2f8384d3449822a3a1179bfe8de67b55bb
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java
Duplicate Advisory Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0007
Duplicate Advisory Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv?
GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Denial of Service in JSON-Java under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 20231013 across affected packages: org.json:json.
What version fixes GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv?
Upgrading to 20231013 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is json affected?
Yes, org.json:json is affected in releases prior to 20231013. Upgrade your dependency to 20231013 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv?
GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv 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-rm7j-f5g5-27vv?
GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv 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 Maven dependencies for GHSA-rm7j-f5g5-27vv?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.json'. 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
Normalized schema output
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  "modified" : "2024-06-21T21:33:58Z",
  "published" : "2023-10-12T18:30:28Z",
  "withdrawn" : "2023-11-14T22:24:36Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Duplicate Advisory: Denial of Service  in JSON-Java",
  "details" : "## Duplicate Advisory\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-4jq9-2xhw-jpx7. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n## Original Description\nDenial of Service  in JSON-Java versions prior to 20230618.  A bug in the parser means that an input string of modest size can lead to indefinite amounts of memory being used.  \n",
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  }
}