CVE-2024-27804: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wm6p-93j5-rx57
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-1325 CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27804 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-1325: Improperly Controlled Sequential Memory Allocation) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product manages a group of objects or resources and performs a separate memory allocation for each object, but it does not properly limit the total amount of memory that is consumed by all of the combined objects.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-27804 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27804
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wm6p-93j5-rx57
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-1325: Improperly Controlled Sequential Memory Allocation
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-27804

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-2024-27804, 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-1325: Improperly Controlled Sequential Memory Allocation, where the product manages a group of objects or resources and performs a separate memory allocation for each object, but it does not properly limit the total amount of memory that is consumed by all of the combined objects. 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

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-27804 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27804
support.apple.com/en-us/120901 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901
support.apple.com/en-us/120902 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902
support.apple.com/en-us/120903 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
support.apple.com/en-us/120905 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905
support.apple.com/en-us/120915 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214101 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214102 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214102
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214104 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214106 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106
support.apple.com/kb/ht214101 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101
support.apple.com/kb/ht214102 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214102
support.apple.com/kb/ht214104 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104
support.apple.com/kb/ht214106 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106
support.apple.com/kb/ht214123 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214123
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/23
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/10
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/16
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27804?
CVE-2024-27804 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-1325: Improperly Controlled Sequential Memory Allocation.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27804?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27804?
CVE-2024-27804 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27804?
CVE-2024-27804 is classified under CWE-1325: Improperly Controlled Sequential Memory Allocation (The product manages a group of objects or resources and performs a separate memory allocation for each object, but it does not properly limit the total amount of memory that is consumed by all of the combined objects.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-27804?
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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