CVE-2024-42318: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g9x3-hhpq-jcqm
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CVSS 5.5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-42318 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-42318 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-42318
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g9x3-hhpq-jcqm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2024-42318

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-2024-42318, 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 General Security Weakness. 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

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: landlock: Don't lose track of restrictions on cred_transfer When a process' cred struct is replaced, this _almost_ always invokes the cred_prepare LSM hook; but in one special case (when KEYCTL_SESSION_TO_PARENT updates the parent's credentials), the cred_transfer LSM hook is used instead. Landlock only implements the cred_prepare hook, not cred_transfer, so KEYCTL_SESSION_TO_PARENT causes all information on Landlock restrictions to be lost. This basically means that a process with the ability to use the fork() and keyctl() syscalls can get rid of all Landlock restrictions on itself. Fix it by adding a cred_transfer hook that does the same thing as the existing cred_prepare hook. (Implemented by having hook_cred_prepare() call hook_cred_transfer() so that the two functions are less likely to accidentally diverge in the future.)

References

NVD — CVE-2024-42318 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42318
bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issu... WEB
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2566
git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d74fd54db... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d74fd54db0bd0c0c224bef0da8fc95ea9c9f36c
git.kernel.org/stable/c/16896914ba... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16896914bace82d7811c62f3b6d5320132384f49
git.kernel.org/stable/c/39705a6c29... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39705a6c29f8a2b93cf5b99528a55366c50014d1
git.kernel.org/stable/c/916c648323... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/916c648323fa53b89eedb34a0988ddaf01406117
git.kernel.org/stable/c/b14cc2cf31... WEB
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b14cc2cf313bd29056fadbc8ecd7f957cf5791ff
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
lore.kernel.org/all/20240817.shahka... WEB
https://lore.kernel.org/all/20240817.shahka3Ee1iy@digikod.net
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/17/2
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/17/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42318?
CVE-2024-42318 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-42318?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42318?
CVE-2024-42318 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-42318?
CVE-2024-42318 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-42318?
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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