CVE-2024-23078

JGraphT Core v1.5.2 was discovered to contain a NullPointerException via the component org.jgrapht.alg.util.ToleranceDoubleComparator::compare(Double, Double)

Critical · published April 8, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A NullPointerException in JGraphT Core v1.5.2 just threw a wrench in the works! You might think all's well, but this critical bug could take your graph algorithms off the rails! Think of it like a chef trying to whip up a soufflé, but suddenly realizes one key ingredient was left out — boom! The whole dish collapses. In this case, the missing element could trip up your Java applications, leading to unexpected behavior when certain inputs are processed. If exploited, it could lead to application crashes or malfunctioning algorithms, disrupting crucial data processing and analysis tasks. While it’s not currently known to have been exploited, the potential for chaos in your systems is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef trying to whip up a soufflé, but suddenly realizes one key ingredient was left out — boom! The whole dish collapses. In this case, the missing element could trip up your Java applications, leading to unexpected behavior when certain inputs are processed. This vulnerability arises from a NullPointerException in the ToleranceDoubleComparator's compare method, meaning that it may not handle certain input values properly, leading to crashes or unexpected behavior in Java applications using JGraphT.

What to do

If exploited, it could lead to application crashes or malfunctioning algorithms, disrupting crucial data processing and analysis tasks. While it’s not currently known to have been exploited, the potential for chaos in your systems is absolutely devastating! To safeguard your projects, consider updating to the latest version of JGraphT as soon as it’s available. In the meantime, review your code to ensure that input validation is thoroughly implemented to handle potential null values. You've got this! Stay proactive, and you'll keep your applications running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00652 · 50.6th percentile
Published
2024-04-08T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 APR 00:00Z
    JGraphT Core v1.5.2 was discovered to contain a NullPointerException via the component org.jgrapht.alg.util.ToleranceDoubleComparator::compare(Double, Double)
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