CVE-2020-9489 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-9489 impacting Apache Tika up to version 1.24. Crafted or corrupt files can trigger System.exit and cause out of memory errors. Find mitigation steps here.
Apache Tika up to version 1.24 is susceptible to crafted or corrupt files triggering System.exit in Tika's OneNote Parser. This vulnerability can lead to out of memory errors and infinite loops in various parsers.
Understanding CVE-2020-9489
Apache Tika vulnerability impacting versions up to 1.24.
What is CVE-2020-9489?
- Crafted or corrupt files can trigger System.exit in Tika's OneNote Parser
- Vulnerabilities in multiple parsers can lead to out of memory errors and infinite loops
The Impact of CVE-2020-9489
Crafted files can cause severe issues like System.exit, out of memory errors, and infinite loops in various parsers.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9489
Apache Tika vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Crafted or corrupt files can trigger System.exit in Tika's OneNote Parser
- Vulnerabilities in multiple parsers can lead to out of memory errors and infinite loops
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Apache Tika
- Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
- Versions affected: Up to 1.24
Exploitation Mechanism
- Crafted or corrupt files exploit vulnerabilities in Tika's parsers
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-9489.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Apache Tika to version 1.24.1 or later
- Upgrade com.googlecode:isoparser:1.1.22 dependency to org.tallison:isoparser:1.9.41.2
- Upgrade org.apache.cxf to 3.3.6 as part of the 1.24.1 release
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and dependencies
- Implement file validation checks to prevent crafted or corrupt files
Patching and Updates
- Upgrade to Apache Tika version 1.24.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerabilities