CVE-2024-29133: Apache Commons Configuration: StackOverflowError calling ListDelimiterHandler.flatten(Object, int) with a cyclical object tree

Published Mar 20, 2024
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Updated

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache Commons Configuration.

Affected versions:

- Apache Commons Configuration 2.0 before 2.10.1

References:

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-29133 https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CONFIGURATION-841

Other sources

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache Commons Configuration.This issue affects Apache Commons Configuration: from 2.0 before 2.10.1.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.1, which fixes the issue.

MITRE

This Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache Commons Configuration affects Apache Commons Configuration: from 2.0 before 2.10.1. User can see this as a 'StackOverflowError' calling 'ListDelimiterHandler.flatten(Object, int)' with a cyclical object tree. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.1, which fixes the issue.

GitHub

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.commons:commons-configuration2>=2.0<2.10.1
2.10.1
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.2
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.1
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7
redhat/commons-configuration<2.10.1
2.10.1
Apache Commons Configuration>=2.0<2.10.1
fedoraproject fedora=39
fedoraproject fedora=40

Event History

Mar 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:31 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·03:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29133?

CVE-2024-29133 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2024-29133?

To mitigate CVE-2024-29133, upgrade to Apache Commons Configuration version 2.10.1 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-29133?

CVE-2024-29133 affects Apache Commons Configuration versions between 2.0 and 2.10.1, as well as IBM Analytics Content Hub versions up to 2.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-29133 enable?

CVE-2024-29133 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system by sending specially crafted requests.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2024-29133?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2024-29133 is available in Apache Commons Configuration version 2.10.1.

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