CVE-2023-5685: Xnio: stackoverflowexception when the chain of notifier states becomes problematically big

Published Oct 2, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was found in XNIO. The XNIO NotifierState that can cause a Stack Overflow Exception when the chain of notifier states becomes problematically large can lead to uncontrolled resource management and a possible denial of service (DoS).

Other sources

A flaw was found under XNIO. XNIO NotifierState can cause StackOverflowException when the chain of notifier states becomes problematically big and that may lead to an uncontrolled resource management and lead to a possible Denial of Service (DoS).

— Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jboss.xnio:xnio-api<=3.8.13.Final
3.8.14.Final
redhat/xnio<3.8.14
3.8.14
redhat/xnio<3.8.12.
3.8.12.
redhat/xnio<3.8.11.
3.8.11.
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.3.0, 5.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.jboss.xnio:xnio-api to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.14.Final
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/xnio to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.14
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/xnio to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.12.
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/xnio to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.11.
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade XNIO to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.14.Final

Event History

Oct 2, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM
Apr 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5685?

CVE-2023-5685 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service (DoS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-5685?

To fix CVE-2023-5685, upgrade XNIO to version 3.8.14 or higher, or apply the appropriate patch from Red Hat or Maven for your version.

3

What impact does CVE-2023-5685 have on my system?

CVE-2023-5685 can lead to a stack overflow exception causing uncontrolled resource management, resulting in a possible denial of service (DoS).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5685?

CVE-2023-5685 affects XNIO versions 3.8.11, 3.8.12, and 3.8.14; users should ensure they are running a patched version.

5

Is CVE-2023-5685 under active exploitation?

As of now, there are no publicly reported active exploits for CVE-2023-5685, but it's advisable to apply the necessary updates promptly.

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