Advisory 2024-2026 - Apache Commons IO: Vulnerability allows Denial of Service

Date

2024-10-04

State

2024-11-19

Risk*

Damage: MEDIUM
Attack Probability: MEDIUM-HIGH

Attack

A remote anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Apache Commons IO in order to create a Denial of Service condition.

* The probability of an attack is determined by the attacker's motivation, the necessary expend and the possibilities for an attack. The damage probability is determined by the expend needed to resolute the attack and probable indirecte consequences of an attack for business processes. Telekom Security assumes worst case scenarios.

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