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Asymmetric denial of service In org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core

Description

Denial of service in Apache Struts Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long parameter name, which is processed as an OGNL expression.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

Ecosystem
Component
Affected version
Patched versions

Aliases

1. CVE-2012-43872. NVD-2012-43873. OSV-2012-43874. GCVE-2012-4387

References

1. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/80e03182d66d9e6ab18f9a9a9b3c42725a1c89e92. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/87935af56a27235e9399308ee1fcfb74f8edcefa3. https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/781834. https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-38605. http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-011.html6. http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/47. http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/58. http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-011.html

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