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CVE-2018-16470

UnknownEPSS 2.03%

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CVE-2018-16470 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is a possible DoS vulnerability in the multipart parser in Rack before 2.0.6. Specially crafted requests can cause the multipart parser to enter a pathological state, causing the parser to use CPU resources disproportionate to the request size.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a possible DoS vulnerability in the multipart parser in Rack before 2.0.6. Specially crafted requests can cause the multipart parser to enter a pathological state, causing the parser to use CPU resources disproportionate to the request size.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Rack ProjectRack2.0.4
Rack ProjectRack2.0.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16470?
There is a possible DoS vulnerability in the multipart parser in Rack before 2.0.6. Specially crafted requests can cause the multipart parser to enter a pathological state, causing the parser to use CPU resources disproportionate to the request size.
How severe is CVE-2018-16470?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16470 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16470?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST