CVE-2023-24998: Apache Commons FileUpload, Apache Tomcat: FileUpload DoS with excessive parts
A flaw was found in Apache Commons FileUpload, where it does not limit the number of parts being processed in a request. This issue may allow an attacker to use a malicious upload or series of uploads to trigger a denial of service. While Red Hat Satellite relies upon Apache Tomcat, it does not directly ship it. Tomcat is shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and consumed by the Candlepin component of Satellite. Red Hat Satellite users are therefore advised to check the impact state of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, since any necessary fixes will be distributed through the platform.
Other sources
Apache Commons FileUpload and Tomcat are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by not limit the number of request parts to be processed in the file upload function. By sending a specially-crafted request with series of uploads, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
— IBM
Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.5 does not limit the number of request parts to be processed resulting in the possibility of an attacker triggering a DoS with a malicious upload or series of uploads.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-24998.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24998?
The severity of CVE-2023-24998 is high.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-24998?
CVE-2023-24998 can allow an attacker to use a malicious upload or series of uploads to trigger a denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2023-24998 for Apache Commons FileUpload?
To fix CVE-2023-24998 for Apache Commons FileUpload, upgrade to version 1.5.
How can I fix CVE-2023-24998 for IBM Sterling Secure Proxy?
To fix CVE-2023-24998 for IBM Sterling Secure Proxy, apply the relevant patch from IBM.
How can I fix CVE-2023-24998 for Red Hat Satellite?
CVE-2023-24998 does not directly affect Red Hat Satellite.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24998?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-24998 at the following references: [CVE-2023-24998](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-24998), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24998), [Apache Commons FileUpload Security Reports](https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-fileupload/security-reports.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Commons_FileUpload_1.5), [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2172298), [Red Hat Errata](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3299).