Denial of Service in Apache Fory via Deserialization

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data issue in the Go implementation of Apache Fory. It allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by sending crafted data with malformed type metadata, which triggers an uncaught panic in the system.

Useful 0 Not Useful 0

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking if your system is running a vulnerable version of Apache Fory (0.16.0 to 1.4.x). Use commands like 'fory version' or check package managers (e.g., 'apt list --installed | grep fory' or 'yum list installed | grep fory'). Inspect logs for deserialization errors or panics.

Useful 0 Not Useful 0

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a denial of service, causing the affected system to crash or become unavailable. This disrupts normal operations and may result in downtime for services relying on Apache Fory.

Useful 0 Not Useful 0

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is a denial-of-service issue via deserialization of untrusted data in Apache Fory. It does not directly impact GDPR or HIPAA compliance unless the affected system processes personal or health data and the DoS disrupts operations. No evidence suggests data exposure or privacy violations.

Useful 0 Not Useful 0

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Fory to version 1.5.0 or later immediately. Stop using affected versions if possible. Monitor for unusual activity or crashes that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Useful 0 Not Useful 0