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CVE-2022-3295: rdiffweb allows unlimited length of root directory name, which could result in DoS

September 27, 2022 (updated October 25, 2024)

rdiffweb prior to 2.4.8 has no limit in length of root directory names. Allowing users to enter long strings may result in a DOS attack or memory corruption. Version 2.4.8 defines a field limit for username, email, and root directory.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-hrj7-f62f-j7x7
  • github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb
  • github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/667657c6fe2b336c90be37f37fb92f65df4feee3
  • github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/rdiffweb/PYSEC-2022-293.yaml
  • huntr.dev/bounties/202dd03a-3d97-4c64-bc73-1a0f36614233
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3295

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 2.4.8

Fixed versions

  • 2.4.8

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.4.8 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

Source file

pypi/rdiffweb/CVE-2022-3295.yml

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