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GSD-2022-3171

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## Summary A potential Denial of Service issue in `protobuf-java` core and lite was discovered in the parsing procedure for binary and text format data. Input streams containing multiple instances of non-repeated [embedded messages](http://developers.google.com/protocol-buffers/docs/encoding#embedded) with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. Reporter: [OSS Fuzz](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=48771) Affected versions: This issue affects both the Java full and lite Protobuf runtimes, as well as Protobuf for Kotlin and JRuby, which themselves use the Java Protobuf runtime. ## Severity [CVE-2022-3171](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-3171) Medium - CVSS Score: 5.7 (NOTE: there may be a delay in publication) ## Remediation and Mitigation Please update to the latest available versions of the following packages: * protobuf-java (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) * protobuf-javalite (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) * protobuf-kotlin (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) * protobuf-kotlin-lite (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) * google-protobuf [JRuby gem only] (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6)

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    "alias": "CVE-2022-3171",
    "id": "GSD-2022-3171",
    "references": [
      "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:7896",
      "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:9023",
      "https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3171.html",
      "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1006"
    ]
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      "exploitCode": "unknown",
      "remediation": "unknown",
      "reportConfidence": "confirmed",
      "type": "vulnerability"
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      "description": "## Summary\nA potential Denial of Service issue in `protobuf-java` core and lite was\ndiscovered in the parsing procedure for binary and text format data.\nInput streams containing multiple instances of non-repeated [embedded\nmessages](http://developers.google.com/protocol-buffers/docs/encoding#embedded)\nwith repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth\nbetween mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage\ncollection pauses.\n\nReporter: [OSS Fuzz](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=48771)\n\nAffected versions: This issue affects both the Java full and lite Protobuf\nruntimes, as well as Protobuf for Kotlin and JRuby, which themselves use the\nJava Protobuf runtime.\n\n## Severity\n\n[CVE-2022-3171](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-3171)\nMedium - CVSS Score: 5.7 (NOTE: there may be a delay in publication)\n\n## Remediation and Mitigation\n\nPlease update to the latest available versions of the following packages:\n\n* protobuf-java (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3)\n* protobuf-javalite (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3)\n* protobuf-kotlin (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3)\n* protobuf-kotlin-lite (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3)\n* google-protobuf [JRuby gem only] (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6)\n",
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          "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.16.3",
          "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.19.6",
          "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.20.3"
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          "affected_range": "\u003c3.16.3||\u003e=3.17.0 \u003c3.19.6||\u003e=3.20.0 \u003c3.20.3||\u003e=3.21.0 \u003c3.21.7",
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          "title": "Uncontrolled Resource Consumption",
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            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/security/advisories/GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2",
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          "description": "Improper Neutralization in google-protobuf.",
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          "title": "Duplicate of ./gem/google-protobuf/CVE-2022-3171.yml",
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          "title": "Improper Input Validation",
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            "https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=48771",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v21.7",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.16.3",
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          "package_slug": "maven/com.google.protobuf/protobuf-java",
          "pubdate": "2022-10-04",
          "solution": "Upgrade to versions 3.20.3, 3.21.7, 3.16.3, 3.19.6 or above.",
          "title": "Duplicate of ./maven/com.google.protobuf/protobuf-java/CVE-2022-3171.yml",
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            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/security/advisories/GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2",
            "https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=48771",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v21.7",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.16.3",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.19.6",
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          "affected_versions": "All versions before 3.16.3, all versions starting from 3.17.0-rc-1 before 3.19.6, all versions starting from 3.20.0-rc-1 before 3.20.3, all versions starting from 3.21.0-rc-1 before 3.21.7",
          "cwe_ids": [
            "CWE-1035",
            "CWE-707",
            "CWE-937"
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          "date": "2022-10-04",
          "description": "Improper Neutralization in com.google.protobuf:protobuf-javalite.",
          "fixed_versions": [
            "3.20.3",
            "3.21.7",
            "3.16.3",
            "3.19.6"
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          "identifier": "GMS-2022-4943",
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          "package_slug": "maven/com.google.protobuf/protobuf-javalite",
          "pubdate": "2022-10-04",
          "solution": "Upgrade to versions 3.20.3, 3.21.7, 3.16.3, 3.19.6 or above.",
          "title": "Improper Neutralization",
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            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/security/advisories/GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2",
            "https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=48771",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v21.7",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.16.3",
            "https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.19.6",
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CVE-2022-3171 (GCVE-0-2022-3171)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-10-12 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-21 13:47

Title

Memory handling vulnerability in ProtocolBuffers Java core and lite

Summary

A parsing issue with binary data in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses. We recommend updating to the versions mentioned above.

Severity

4.3 (Medium)


                        
                          CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

SSVC

Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial

CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)

Decision recorded 2025-04-21 13:36 UTC

CWE

CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

Assigner

Google Google root

References

4 references

URL	Tags
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-09	vendor-advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/pac…	vendor-advisory

Impacted products

1 product

Vendor	Product	Version
Google LLC	Protocolbuffers	Affected: 3.21.7 , < 3.21.7 (custom) Affected: 3.20.3 , < 3.20.3 (custom) Affected: 3.19.6 , < 3.19.6 (custom) Affected: 3.16.3 , < 3.16.3 (custom)

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    "datePublished": "2022-10-12T00:00:00.000Z",
    "dateReserved": "2022-09-09T00:00:00.000Z",
    "dateUpdated": "2025-04-21T13:47:57.569Z",
    "state": "PUBLISHED"
  },
  "dataType": "CVE_RECORD",
  "dataVersion": "5.1"
}

GHSA-H4H5-3HR4-J3G2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-04 22:17 – Updated: 2022-10-04 22:17

Summary

protobuf-java has a potential Denial of Service issue

Details

Summary

A potential Denial of Service issue in protobuf-java core and lite was discovered in the parsing procedure for binary and text format data. Input streams containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-forth between mutable and immutable forms, resulting in potentially long garbage collection pauses.

Reporter: OSS Fuzz

Affected versions: This issue affects both the Java full and lite Protobuf runtimes, as well as Protobuf for Kotlin and JRuby, which themselves use the Java Protobuf runtime.

Severity

CVE-2022-3171 Medium - CVSS Score: 5.7 (NOTE: there may be a delay in publication)

Remediation and Mitigation

Please update to the latest available versions of the following packages:

protobuf-java (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) protobuf-javalite (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) protobuf-kotlin (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) protobuf-kotlin-lite (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6, 3.16.3) google-protobuf [JRuby gem only] (3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6)

Severity

5.7 (Medium)


                  
                    CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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