CVE-2026-107937 Details
Description
In Apache CXF, the parser for multipart/MTOM attachment part headers did not fully enforce the configured attachment-max-header-size (default 300 characters) and attachment-headers-max-count (default 500) limits. The size limit was applied only to each physical line, not to a header value built from continuation lines or to the combined values of a repeated header. The count limit was checked against the number of distinct header names, not the total number of header lines. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could send a multipart request with very large folded or repeated part headers. The server would then allocate memory without bound, causing a denial of service. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.4 or 4.1.9 or 3.6.13, which fix this issue.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/12 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/x9twtpv3d04qj83t6w9xkh9y2q28zztj | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor AdvisoryMailing List |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache cxf | < 3.6.13 >= 4.0.0, < 4.1.9 >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.4 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Oct 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |