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CVE-2012-4387: Denial of service in Apache Struts

May 17, 2022 (updated December 27, 2023)

Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long parameter name, which is processed as an OGNL expression.

References

  • struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-011.html
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/4
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/5
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78183
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-hrgc-54mv-58gv
  • github.com/apache/struts/commit/80e03182d66d9e6ab18f9a9a9b3c42725a1c89e9
  • github.com/apache/struts/commit/87935af56a27235e9399308ee1fcfb74f8edcefa
  • issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3860
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4387

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2.0.0 before 2.3.4.1

Fixed versions

  • 2.3.4.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.3.4.1 or above.

Impact 5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-264

Source file

maven/org.apache.struts.xwork/xwork-core/CVE-2012-4387.yml

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