Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jetbrains.kotlin/kotlin-stdlib

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2qp4-g3q3-f92w
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24329 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) improper locking vulnerability (CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere) affecting Kotlin stdlib libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper locking in jetbrains kotlin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.0.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jetbrains.kotlin/kotlin-stdlib

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.jetbrains.kotlin/kotlin-stdlib. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-2qp4-g3q3-f92w CVE-2022-24329 MODERATE Improper Locking in JetBrains Kotlin
GHSA-cqj8-47ch-rvvq CVE-2020-29582 MODERATE Incorrect Default Permissions in JetBrains Kotlin

CVE-2022-24329 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24329
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2qp4-g3q3-f92w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
Affected Product Kotlin stdlib
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N).

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 None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-24329

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Kotlin stdlib 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.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib fixed: 1.6.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jetbrains.kotlin</groupId>
    <artifactId>kotlin-stdlib</artifactId>
    <version>1.6.0</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.jetbrains.kotlin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-24329, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jetbrains.kotlin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Kotlin stdlib in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jetbrains.kotlin 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-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere, where the product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. In Kotlin stdlib, 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 JetBrains Kotlin before 1.6.0, it was not possible to lock dependencies for Multiplatform Gradle Projects.

CVE-2022-24329 Affected Kotlin stdlib Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib
maven/org.jetbrains.kotlin/kotlin-stdlib
Maven
< 1.6.0
1.6.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-24329 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24329
blog.jetbrains.com WEB
https://blog.jetbrains.com
Kotlin stdlib Security Information SECURITY
https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2022/02/08/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q4-2021
Kotlin stdlib Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JetBrains/kotlin
Kotlin stdlib Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
Kotlin stdlib Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24329?
CVE-2022-24329 is a security vulnerability in Kotlin stdlib involving Improper Locking in JetBrains Kotlin under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere.
Which Kotlin stdlib versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.0 across affected packages: org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24329?
Upgrading to 1.6.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is kotlin-stdlib affected?
Yes, org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib is affected in releases prior to 1.6.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24329?
CVE-2022-24329 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24329?
CVE-2022-24329 is classified under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere (The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-24329?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jetbrains.kotlin'. 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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