CVE-2023-51084

9.8 CRITICAL

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability in hyavijava v6.0.07.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a stack overflow in the ResultConverter.convert2Xml method. Attackers can exploit this to take complete control of affected systems. Any application using this vulnerable version of hyavijava is at risk.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • hyavijava
Versions: v6.0.07.1
Operating Systems: All platforms running Java
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Any application using the vulnerable ResultConverter.convert2Xml method is affected regardless of configuration.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, ransomware deployment, and lateral movement within the network.

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Likely Case

Remote code execution allowing attackers to install malware, create backdoors, or use the system as part of a botnet.

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If Mitigated

Denial of service if exploit fails or is blocked, with potential system instability.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

The vulnerability is publicly documented with proof-of-concept details available, making exploitation straightforward for attackers.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: No official vendor advisory found

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Check for updated version from hyavijava maintainers. 2. If no patch exists, consider alternative libraries or implement workarounds. 3. Restart affected applications after any changes.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation and Sanitization

all

Implement strict input validation and size limits for data passed to ResultConverter.convert2Xml method

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate systems using hyavijava from internet and restrict network access

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure
  • Deploy runtime application self-protection (RASP) or web application firewall (WAF) with stack overflow protection

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if hyavijava v6.0.07.1 is present in your application dependencies or classpath

Check Version:

Check build files (pom.xml, build.gradle) or examine JAR files for hyavijava version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify hyavijava version has been updated to a patched version (if available) or removed from the application

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Java stack overflow exceptions
  • OutOfMemoryError related to ResultConverter
  • Unusual process spawning from Java applications

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual outbound connections from Java applications
  • Exploit kit traffic patterns

SIEM Query:

source="application_logs" AND ("stack overflow" OR "ResultConverter" OR "OutOfMemoryError")

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