CVE-2024-31474: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qpjw-29j5-fffr
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CVSS 8.2
CWE-463
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-31474 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.2) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-463: Deletion of Data Structure Sentinel) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the accidental deletion of a data-structure sentinel can cause serious programming logic problems.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-31474 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-31474
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qpjw-29j5-fffr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.2
CWE Classification CWE-463: Deletion of Data Structure Sentinel
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.2

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:L/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 Low (I:L)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-31474

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-2024-31474, 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-463: Deletion of Data Structure Sentinel, where the accidental deletion of a data-structure sentinel can cause serious programming logic problems. 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

There is an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the CLI service accessed by PAPI (Aruba's Access Point management protocol). Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, which could lead to the ability to interrupt normal operation and impact the integrity of the affected Access Point

References

NVD — CVE-2024-31474 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31474
www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/aruba-... WEB
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2024-006.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31474?
CVE-2024-31474 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-463: Deletion of Data Structure Sentinel.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-31474?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-31474?
CVE-2024-31474 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-31474?
CVE-2024-31474 is classified under CWE-463: Deletion of Data Structure Sentinel (The accidental deletion of a data-structure sentinel can cause serious programming logic problems.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-31474?
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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