Vulnerability Description
In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible that memory consumption will continue to increase, eventually causing the application to run out of memory
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cxf | >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/18/4
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2hvbrgwpdtcqdccod8by28ynnolybl6Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240808-0008/
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-41172?
CVE-2024-41172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In versions of Apache CXF before 3.6.4 and 4.0.5 (3.5.x and lower versions are not impacted), a CXF HTTP client conduit may prevent HTTPClient instances from being garbage collected and it is possible...
How severe is CVE-2024-41172?
CVE-2024-41172 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-2024-41172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cxf.