CVE-2021-43045: apache software foundation apache avro
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
AliasesGHSA-868x-rg4c-cjqg
Published 06-01-2022Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-43045 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache avro. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.96%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-01-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the .NET SDK of Apache Avro allows an attacker to allocate excessive resources, potentially causing a denial-of-service attack. This issue affects .NET applications using Apache Avro version 1.10.2 and prior versions. Users should update to version 1.11.0 which addresses this issue.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · NugetEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.96%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
87%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.96% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.96%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- avro< 1.11.0
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache avro≥ Apache Avro, ≤ 1.10.2
NuGet1 product
- Apache.Avro< 1.11.0
3 vendors · 3 products
References
7 links- lists.apache.org/thread/5fttw9vk6gd2p3b846nox7hcj5469xfdX Refsource MISCWEBMailing ListVendor Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/06/8Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTWEBThird Party Advisory
- github.com/apache/avroPACKAGE