CVE-2024-26308: Apache Commons Compress OutOfMemoryError Unpacking Broken Pack200 File Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4265-ccf5-phj5
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-26308 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) outofmemoryerror unpacking broken pack200 file vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Apache Commons Compress libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves outofmemoryerror unpacking broken pack200 file. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.26.0.

CVE-2024-26308 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-26308
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4265-ccf5-phj5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Apache Commons Compress
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-2024-26308

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Commons Compress 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.apache.commons:commons-compress fixed: 1.26.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.commons</groupId>
    <artifactId>commons-compress</artifactId>
    <version>1.26.0</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.apache.commons

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-26308, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Commons Compress in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.26.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons 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 Apache Commons Compress, 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

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Commons Compress. This issue affects Apache Commons Compress: from 1.21 before 1.26. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.26, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-26308 Affected Apache Commons Compress Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.26.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.commons:commons-compress
maven/org.apache.commons/commons-compress
Maven
≥ 1.21
< 1.26.0
1.26.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-26308 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26308
Apache Commons Compress Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/commons-compress
lists.apache.org/thread/ch5yo2d21p7v... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ch5yo2d21p7vlqrhll9b17otbyq4npfg
Apache Commons Compress Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0009
Apache Commons Compress Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/19/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26308?
CVE-2024-26308 is a security vulnerability in Apache Commons Compress involving OutOfMemoryError unpacking broken Pack200 file under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Apache Commons Compress versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.26.0 across affected packages: org.apache.commons:commons-compress.
What version fixes CVE-2024-26308?
Upgrading to 1.26.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is commons-compress affected?
Yes, org.apache.commons:commons-compress is affected in releases prior to 1.26.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.26.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-26308?
CVE-2024-26308 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-2024-26308?
CVE-2024-26308 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 CVE-2024-26308?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons'. 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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