CVE-2023-34610: Json io Json-io Vulnerable To Stack Exhaustion Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-779h-3r69-4f5p
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-400 CWE-787
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-34610 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) json-io vulnerable to stack exhaustion vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Json io libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves json-io vulnerable to stack exhaustion. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.14.1.

CVE-2023-34610 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-34610
GHSA Identifier GHSA-779h-3r69-4f5p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Json io
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 CVE-2023-34610

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

com.cedarsoftware:json-io fixed: 4.14.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.cedarsoftware</groupId>
    <artifactId>json-io</artifactId>
    <version>4.14.1</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=com.cedarsoftware

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-34610, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.cedarsoftware

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Json io in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.14.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.cedarsoftware 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Json io, 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

An issue was discovered json-io through 4.14.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impacts via crafted object that uses cyclic dependencies.

CVE-2023-34610 Affected Json io Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.14.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.cedarsoftware:json-io
maven/com.cedarsoftware/json-io
Maven
< 4.14.1
4.14.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-34610 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34610
Json io Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jdereg/json-io/issues/169
Json io Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jdereg/json-io/issues/174
Json io Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jdereg/json-io

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34610?
CVE-2023-34610 is a security vulnerability in Json io involving json-io vulnerable to stack exhaustion under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Json io versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.14.1 across affected packages: com.cedarsoftware:json-io.
What version fixes CVE-2023-34610?
Upgrading to 4.14.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is json-io affected?
Yes, com.cedarsoftware:json-io is affected in releases prior to 4.14.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.14.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34610?
CVE-2023-34610 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 CVE-2023-34610?
CVE-2023-34610 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-34610?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.cedarsoftware'. 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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