Vulnerability Description
A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with textformat in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Protobuf-Java | >= 3.16.0, < 3.16.3 | |
| Protobuf-Javalite | >= 3.16.0, < 3.16.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/commit/a3888f53317a8018e7a439bac4abePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/commit/a3888f53317a8018e7a439bac4abePatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-3509?
CVE-2022-3509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A parsing issue similar to CVE-2022-3171, but with textformat in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containi...
How severe is CVE-2022-3509?
CVE-2022-3509 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3509?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Protobuf-Java, Google Protobuf-Javalite.