CVE-2021-22569 @ Maven-com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java-3.6.1

[cxronen]

Vulnerable Package issue exists @ Maven-com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java-3.6.1 in branch main

An issue in protobuf-java allowed the interleaving of com.google.protobuf.UnknownFieldSet fields in such a way that would be processed out of order. A small malicious payload can occupy the parser for several minutes by creating large numbers of short-lived objects that cause frequent, repeated pauses. We recommend upgrading libraries beyond the vulnerable versions. The was released for "protobuf-java" package in versions 3.16.1, 3.18.2, and 3.19.2, "protobuf-kotlin" package in 3.18.2 and 3.19.2, and "google-protobuf" RubyGems package in version 3.19.2.

Namespace: cxronen
Repository: AST_BookStore
Repository Url: https://github.com/cxronen/AST_BookStore
CxAST-Project: cxronen/AST_BookStore
CxAST platform scan: 5ce0a2a6-b532-4da0-8561-73b2e9eca97e
Branch: main
Application: AST_BookStore
Severity: MEDIUM
State: NOT_IGNORED
Status: RECURRENT
CWE: CWE-696

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Additional Info
Attack vector: LOCAL
Attack complexity: LOW
Confidentiality impact: NONE
Availability impact: HIGH
Remediation Upgrade Recommendation: 3.16.1

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