CVE-2022-3509

HIGH

protobuf-java 3.16.0-3.16.2 and 3.20.0-3.20.2 - Denial of Service via TextFormat Parsing

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0057
EPSS Percentile 42.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-400
Status published
Products (4)
com.google.protobuf/protobuf-java 3.0.0 - 3.16.3Maven
com.google.protobuf/protobuf-javalite 3.20.0 - 3.20.3Maven
google/protobuf-java 3.16.0 - 3.16.3
google/protobuf-javalite 3.16.0 - 3.16.3
Published Dec 12, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026