CVE-2023-51084

hyavijava v6.0.07.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the ResultConverter.convert2Xml method

Critical · published December 27, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A stack overflow vulnerability in hyavijava v6.0.07.1 sets the stage for potential chaos! Think of this like a crowded elevator that keeps accepting more people than it’s designed to hold — eventually, it crashes under the pressure, causing a major disruption! An attacker could exploit this overflow to not just crash the application but potentially execute arbitrary code. This means they could take control of the system, leading to data leaks, loss of integrity, and total system compromise — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a crowded elevator that keeps accepting more people than it’s designed to hold — eventually, it crashes under the pressure, causing a major disruption! This vulnerability arises from the ResultConverter.convert2Xml method, where it mishandles input data, allowing attackers to overflow the stack. When this happens, it can lead to unexpected behavior, including running malicious code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this overflow to not just crash the application but potentially execute arbitrary code. This means they could take control of the system, leading to data leaks, loss of integrity, and total system compromise — absolutely devastating! Immediate patching is crucial; upgrade to the latest version that resolves this issue. Conduct an audit of your current application to check for any instances of this library and ensure it’s no longer in use anywhere! You’ve got this! Address this vulnerability, and you’ll keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00691 · 52.3th percentile
Published
2023-12-27T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 DEC 00:00Z
    hyavijava v6.0.07.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the ResultConverter.convert2Xml method
    cvelistv5