CVE-2021-47227: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cjw7-m4qf-xc59
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-754
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-47227 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2021-47227 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-47227
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cjw7-m4qf-xc59
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
Affected Product Software
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2021-47227

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-47227, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions, where the product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. In Software, 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

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: x86/fpu: Prevent state corruption in __fpu__restore_sig() The non-compacted slowpath uses __copy_from_user() and copies the entire user buffer into the kernel buffer, verbatim. This means that the kernel buffer may now contain entirely invalid state on which XRSTOR will #GP. validate_user_xstate_header() can detect some of that corruption, but that leaves the onus on callers to clear the buffer. Prior to XSAVES support, it was possible just to reinitialize the buffer, completely, but with supervisor states that is not longer possible as the buffer clearing code split got it backwards. Fixing that is possible but not corrupting the state in the first place is more robust. Avoid corruption of the kernel XSAVE buffer by using copy_user_to_xstate() which validates the XSAVE header contents before copying the actual states to the kernel. copy_user_to_xstate() was previously only called for compacted-format kernel buffers, but it works for both compacted and non-compacted forms. Using it for the non-compacted form is slower because of multiple __copy_from_user() operations, but that cost is less important than robust code in an already slow path. [ Changelog polished by Dave Hansen ]

References

NVD — CVE-2021-47227 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47227
git.kernel.org/stable/c/076f732b16... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/076f732b16a5bf842686e1b43ab6021a2d98233e
git.kernel.org/stable/c/484cea4f36... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/484cea4f362e1eeb5c869abbfb5f90eae6421b38
git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec25ea1f3f... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec25ea1f3f05d6f8ee51d1277efea986eafd4f2a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47227?
CVE-2021-47227 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2021-47227?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-47227?
CVE-2021-47227 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-47227?
CVE-2021-47227 is classified under CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-47227?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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