CVE-2024-8184 (Medium) detected in jetty-server-9.4.26.v20200117.jar

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CVE-2024-8184 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - jetty-server-9.4.26.v20200117.jar

The core jetty server artifact.

Library home page: https://webtide.com

Path to dependency file: /server/dist/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /server/dist/pom.xml,/server/impl/pom.xml,/server/plugins/noderoster/impl/pom.xml

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ jetty-server-9.4.26.v20200117.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

There exists a security vulnerability in Jetty's ThreadLimitHandler.getRemote() which can be exploited by unauthorized users to cause remote denial-of-service (DoS) attack. By repeatedly sending crafted requests, attackers can trigger OutofMemory errors and exhaust the server's memory.

Publish Date: 2024-10-14

URL: CVE-2024-8184

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.9)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: High
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-g8m5-722r-8whq

Release Date: 2024-10-14

Fix Resolution: 9.4.55.v20240627

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