CVE-2024-23080: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 10, 2024
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Updated

Joda Time v2.12.5 was discovered to contain a NullPointerException via the component org.joda.time.format.PeriodFormat::wordBased(Locale). NOTE: this is disputed by multiple third parties who believe there was not reasonable evidence to determine the existence of a vulnerability. The submission may have been based on a tool that is not sufficiently robust for vulnerability identification.

Other sources

Joda.org Joda-Time is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a NullPointerException flaw in the org.joda.time.format.PeriodFormat::wordBased(Locale) compoent. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

IBM

Affected Software

1 affected component
Joda.org Joda-Time

Event History

Apr 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23080?

The severity of CVE-2024-23080 is currently disputed and lacks sufficient evidence to confirm a significant impact.

2

How can I fix CVE-2024-23080?

As of now, there are no specific patches or fixes available for CVE-2024-23080 due to the ongoing debate about its validity.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2024-23080?

CVE-2024-23080 affects the component org.joda.time.format.PeriodFormat::wordBased(Locale) in Joda Time v2.12.5.

4

Which version of Joda Time is vulnerable to CVE-2024-23080?

Joda Time v2.12.5 is reported to be vulnerable to CVE-2024-23080.

5

Is there any consensus about the existence of CVE-2024-23080?

Multiple third parties dispute the existence of CVE-2024-23080, stating there is insufficient evidence to confirm it as a vulnerability.

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