GHSA-v553-g2w6-295p
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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2Description PRE-NVD
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AnalysisAI
Denial-of-service via crafted TIFF image upload in Apache Answer through 2.0.0 allows an authenticated user to crash the server process by triggering excessive memory allocation during image decoding. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of specially crafted TIFF files in the file upload feature, where no bounds are placed on memory consumed during the decode phase. …
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| Exploitation | The file upload feature in Apache Answer must be accessible to the attacker. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | No CVSS vector was provided, so quantitative scoring cannot be confirmed. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An authenticated user on an Apache Answer instance running version 2.0.0 or earlier uploads a specially crafted TIFF file - for example, one with malformed image dimensions that direct the decoder to allocate gigabytes of memory. The server's image decoding process consumes all available memory, causing the Answer server process to crash and rendering the platform unavailable to all users until it is restarted. … |
| Remediation | The primary fix is to upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.1, which resolves the excessive memory allocation issue during TIFF decoding. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
24 hours: Disable TIFF file uploads in Apache Answer 2.0.0 or implement strict file type allowlists; restrict upload permissions to essential users only. …
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