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Apache CXF web services that accept message attachments can be forced into a denial-of-service condition by specially crafted attachment headers. The issue affects both JAX-WS and JAX-RS services in older CXF versions. Apache added a default header-size rejection limit in fixed releases. Exposure is likely where Apache CXF is used for SOAP or REST services with attachment handling enabled, especially internet-facing service providers. Systems not using CXF, or already on 3.1.14, 3.2.1, or later, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Prioritize remediation for externally reachable CXF services because the impact is service downtime. If CXF is internal-only or unused for attachments, handle through normal patch cycles after confirming exposure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache CXF to 3.1.14, 3.2.1, or later supported releases.; Apply relevant Red Hat errata if CXF is consumed through Red Hat packages.; Verify attachment-max-header-size is enabled and appropriate for production workloads..
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- RHSA-2018:2428CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:2424CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:2423CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:2425CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [cxf-commits] 20200116 svn commit: r1055336 - in /websites/production/cxf/content: cache/main.pageCache security-advisories.data/CVE-2019-12423.txt.asc security-advisories.data/CVE-2019-17573.txt.asc security-advisories.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [cxf-commits] 20200319 svn commit: r1058035 - in /websites/production/cxf/content: cache/main.pageCache security-advisories.data/CVE-2019-17573.txt.asc security-advisories.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [cxf-commits] 20200401 svn commit: r1058573 - in /websites/production/cxf/content: cache/main.pageCache index.html security-advisories.data/CVE-2020-1954.txt.asc security-advisories.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [cxf-commits] 20201112 svn commit: r1067927 - in /websites/production/cxf/content: cache/main.pageCache security-advisories.data/CVE-2020-13954.txt.asc security-advisories.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [cxf-commits] 20210402 svn commit: r1073270 - in /websites/production/cxf/content: cache/main.pageCache security-advisories.data/CVE-2021-22696.txt.asc security-advisories.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [cxf-commits] 20210616 svn commit: r1075801 - in /websites/production/cxf/content: cache/main.pageCache index.html security-advisories.data/CVE-2021-30468.txt.asc security-advisories.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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