CVE-2024-23684

Inefficient algorithmic complexity in DecodeFromBytes function in com.upokecenter.cbor Java implementation of Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) versions 4.0.0 to 4.5.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by passing a maliciously crafted input. Depending on an application's use of this library, this may be a remote attacker.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6	Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/peteroupc/CBOR-Java/security/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6	Vendor Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6	Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6	Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/peteroupc/CBOR-Java/security/advisories/GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6	Vendor Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-fj2w-wfgv-mwq6	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:peteroupc:cbor:*:*:*:*:*:.net:*:*

History

29 Nov 2025, 02:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary	(en) Inefficient algorithmic complexity in DecodeFromBytes function in com.upokecenter.cbor Java implementation of Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) versions 4.0.0 to 4.5.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by passing a maliciously crafted input. Depending on an application's use of this library, this may be a remote attacker.	(en) Inefficient algorithmic complexity in DecodeFromBytes function in com.upokecenter.cbor Java implementation of Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) versions 4.0.0 to 4.5.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by passing a maliciously crafted input. Depending on an application's use of this library, this may be a remote attacker.

Information

Published : 2024-01-19 21:15

Updated : 2025-11-29 02:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-23684

Mitre link : CVE-2024-23684

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-23684

JSON object : View

Products Affected

peteroupc

cbor

CWE

CWE-407

Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity

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