OSV-2024-245: Security exception in com.github.javaparser.ast.validator.TreeVisitorValidator.accept
A security exception vulnerability has been reported in the com.github.javaparser.ast.validator.TreeVisitorValidator.accept method, identified through OSS-Fuzz. The issue involves a crash caused by a security exception during the execution of this method and related calls to FieldAccessExpr.getMetaModel. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, tracked as OSV-2024-245, was discovered via OSS-Fuzz and results in a security exception crash within the JavaParser library, specifically in the TreeVisitorValidator.accept method. The crash stack trace indicates repeated calls to FieldAccessExpr.getMetaModel, suggesting an issue in the AST validation process. No further technical details, such as root cause or exploitability, are provided. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is available, and no affected versions or patches have been disclosed.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a security exception crash in the JavaParser AST validator component. There is no evidence of code execution, data leakage, or other severe consequences. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability may cause denial of service or application instability if triggered.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is provided, users should monitor the official JavaParser project and OSS-Fuzz reports for updates. Avoid processing untrusted inputs with the affected component until a fix is available.
OSV-2024-245: Security exception in com.github.javaparser.ast.validator.TreeVisitorValidator.accept
Description
A security exception vulnerability has been reported in the com.github.javaparser.ast.validator.TreeVisitorValidator.accept method, identified through OSS-Fuzz. The issue involves a crash caused by a security exception during the execution of this method and related calls to FieldAccessExpr.getMetaModel. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, tracked as OSV-2024-245, was discovered via OSS-Fuzz and results in a security exception crash within the JavaParser library, specifically in the TreeVisitorValidator.accept method. The crash stack trace indicates repeated calls to FieldAccessExpr.getMetaModel, suggesting an issue in the AST validation process. No further technical details, such as root cause or exploitability, are provided. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is available, and no affected versions or patches have been disclosed.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a security exception crash in the JavaParser AST validator component. There is no evidence of code execution, data leakage, or other severe consequences. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability may cause denial of service or application instability if triggered.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is provided, users should monitor the official JavaParser project and OSS-Fuzz reports for updates. Avoid processing untrusted inputs with the affected component until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- OSV-2024-245
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.6.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["OSS-Fuzz"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a535c0768715ace43ad73a9
Added to database: 07/12/2026, 09:19:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/12/2026, 09:24:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/12/2026, 10:18:13 UTC
Views: 6
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