CVE-2022-35724: apache software foundation apache avro Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
AliasesGHSA-v456-chpw-6mmw
Published 09-08-2022Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-35724 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apache software foundation apache avro. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.77%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
It is possible to provide data to be read that leads the reader to loop in cycles endlessly, consuming CPU. This issue affects Rust applications using Apache Avro Rust SDK prior to 0.14.0 (previously known as avro-rs). Users should update to apache-avro version 0.14.0 which addresses this issue.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 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 · Crates.ioEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.77%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
78%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 1.73% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.77%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-770Allocation of Resources Without Limits or ThrottlingThe product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.
- CWE-835Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
Affected systems
Apache1 product
- avro< 0.14.0
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache avro≥ unspecified, < 0.14.0
Crates.Io1 product
- apache-avro< 0.14.0
3 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links- lists.apache.org/thread/771z1nwrpkn1ovmyfb2fm65mchdxgy7pX Refsource MISCWEBMailing ListVendor Advisory
- github.com/a0x8o/avroPACKAGE