CVE-2024-22393

Critical

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductApache Answer
PublishedFeb 22, 2024
First seenFeb 22, 2024

How to fix

Update
  • apache answer1.2.5 or later
  • github.com/apache/incubator-answer1.2.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apache answerv < 1.2.51.2.5
github.com/apache/incubator-answerGov < 1.2.51.2.5

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