CVE-2023-50572: Jline parent JLine Vulnerable To Out Of Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2268-98wh-qfhf
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-122 CWE-787
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-50572 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) jline vulnerable to out of vulnerability (CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow) affecting Jline parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jline vulnerable to out of memory error. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.25.0.

CVE-2023-50572 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-50572
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2268-98wh-qfhf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affected Product Jline parent
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2023-50572

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jline parent 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.jline:jline-parent fixed: 3.25.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jline</groupId>
    <artifactId>jline-parent</artifactId>
    <version>3.25.0</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.jline

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-50572, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jline

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jline parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.25.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jline 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-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow, where a heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). In Jline parent, 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 in the component `GroovyEngine.execute` of JLine v3.24.1 allows attackers to cause an out of memory (OOM) error exception.

CVE-2023-50572 Affected Jline parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.25.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jline:jline-parent
maven/org.jline/jline-parent
Maven
< 3.25.0
3.25.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-50572 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50572
Jline parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jline/jline3/issues/909
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jline/jline3/commit/f3c60a3e6255e8e0c20d5043a4fe248446f292bb
Jline parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jline/jline3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50572?
CVE-2023-50572 is a security vulnerability in Jline parent involving JLine vulnerable to out of memory error under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow.
Which Jline parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.25.0 across affected packages: org.jline:jline-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2023-50572?
Upgrading to 3.25.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jline-parent affected?
Yes, org.jline:jline-parent is affected in releases prior to 3.25.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.25.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50572?
CVE-2023-50572 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-50572?
CVE-2023-50572 is classified under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-50572?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jline'. 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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