CVE-2023-50572: Medium severity jline vulnerability

Published Dec 29, 2023
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Updated

An issue in the component GroovyEngine.execute of JLine v3.24.1 allows attackers to cause an out of memory (OOM) error exception.

Other sources

An issue in the component GroovyEngine.execute of jline-groovy v3.24.1 allows attackers to cause an OOM (OutofMemory) error.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jline:jline-parent<3.25.0
3.25.0
jline jline=3.24.1
jline jline<3.25.0

Event History

Dec 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
03:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50572?

CVE-2023-50572 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to an out-of-memory (OOM) error, posing a significant risk to applications using the affected versions of JLine.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50572?

To remediate CVE-2023-50572, upgrade to JLine version 3.25.0 or later.

3

Which versions of JLine are affected by CVE-2023-50572?

Versions of JLine prior to 3.25.0, specifically 3.24.1, are affected by CVE-2023-50572.

4

What component is vulnerable in CVE-2023-50572?

The vulnerable component in CVE-2023-50572 is the GroovyEngine.execute method within JLine.

5

Can CVE-2023-50572 affect production environments?

Yes, CVE-2023-50572 can impact production environments by causing applications to experience out-of-memory errors.

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