Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/com.progsbase.libraries/JSON

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p4c9-x742-qh8c
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-34616 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) pbjson vulnerable to stack exhaustion vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting JSON libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves pbjson vulnerable to stack exhaustion. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/com.progsbase.libraries/JSON

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/com.progsbase.libraries/JSON. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-p4c9-x742-qh8c CVE-2023-34616 HIGH pbjson vulnerable to stack exhaustion

CVE-2023-34616 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-34616
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p4c9-x742-qh8c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product JSON
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/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 None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-34616

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected JSON dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.progsbase.libraries:JSON fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.progsbase.libraries</groupId>
    <artifactId>JSON</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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=com.progsbase.libraries

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-34616, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.progsbase.libraries

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of JSON 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 -Dincludes=com.progsbase.libraries 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In JSON, 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 was discovered pbjson through 0.4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impacts via a crafted object that uses cyclic dependencies.

CVE-2023-34616 Affected JSON Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.progsbase.libraries:JSON
maven/com.progsbase.libraries/JSON
Maven
≤ 0.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-34616 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34616
JSON Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/InductiveComputerScience/pbJson/issues/2
JSON Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/InductiveComputerScience/pbJson

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34616?
CVE-2023-34616 is a security vulnerability in JSON involving pbjson vulnerable to stack exhaustion under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which JSON versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.progsbase.libraries:JSON.
What version fixes CVE-2023-34616?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is JSON affected?
Yes, com.progsbase.libraries:JSON is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34616?
CVE-2023-34616 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-34616?
CVE-2023-34616 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-34616?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.progsbase.libraries'. 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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-p4c9-x742-qh8c",
  "modified" : "2025-01-03T19:40:48Z",
  "published" : "2023-06-14T15:30:38Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-34616" ],
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  } ],
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    },
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/InductiveComputerScience/pbJson/issues/2"
  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/InductiveComputerScience/pbJson"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-400", "CWE-787" ],
    "severity" : "HIGH",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2023-06-14T20:47:57Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2023-06-14T14:15:10Z"
  }
}