Vulnerabilities in pkg:nuget/MetadataExtractor

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cwqq-w8c3-r2jw
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-14262 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting MetadataExtractor libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves uncontrolled resource consumption in metadataextractor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.0.

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pkg:nuget/MetadataExtractor

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:nuget/MetadataExtractor. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-cwqq-w8c3-r2jw CVE-2019-14262 HIGH Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in MetadataExtractor

CVE-2019-14262 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-14262
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cwqq-w8c3-r2jw
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product MetadataExtractor
Package Ecosystem NuGet
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:3.0/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-2019-14262

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

MetadataExtractor fixed: 2.2.0 
Upgrade MetadataExtractor to 2.2.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for MetadataExtractor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-14262, inspect your project dependencies for MetadataExtractor:

inspect dependencies for MetadataExtractor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of MetadataExtractor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

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 MetadataExtractor, 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

MetadataExtractor 2.1.0 allows stack consumption.

CVE-2019-14262 Affected MetadataExtractor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
MetadataExtractor
nuget/MetadataExtractor
NuGet
< 2.2.0
2.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-14262 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14262
MetadataExtractor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drewnoakes/metadata-extractor-dotnet/pull/190
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r204ba2... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r204ba2a9ea750f38d789d2bb429cc0925ad6133deea7cbc3001d96b5@%3Csolr-user.lucene.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14262?
CVE-2019-14262 is a security vulnerability in MetadataExtractor involving Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in MetadataExtractor under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which MetadataExtractor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.0 across affected packages: MetadataExtractor.
What version fixes CVE-2019-14262?
Upgrading to 2.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is MetadataExtractor affected?
Yes, MetadataExtractor is affected in releases prior to 2.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14262?
CVE-2019-14262 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-14262?
CVE-2019-14262 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 NuGet dependencies for CVE-2019-14262?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for MetadataExtractor'. 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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  "published" : "2019-08-23T00:04:56Z",
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    "url" : "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r204ba2a9ea750f38d789d2bb429cc0925ad6133deea7cbc3001d96b5@%3Csolr-user.lucene.apache.org%3E"
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