CVE-2020-12059
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.65%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12059 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Ceph through 13.2.9. A POST request with an invalid tagging XML can crash the RGW process by triggering a NULL pointer exception.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Ceph through 13.2.9. A POST request with an invalid tagging XML can crash the RGW process by triggering a NULL pointer exception.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Ceph | <= 13.2.9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1170170Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.ceph.com/docs/master/releases/mimic/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://tracker.ceph.com/issues/44967Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4528-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1170170Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.ceph.com/docs/master/releases/mimic/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://tracker.ceph.com/issues/44967Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4528-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12059?
An issue was discovered in Ceph through 13.2.9. A POST request with an invalid tagging XML can crash the RGW process by triggering a NULL pointer exception.
How severe is CVE-2020-12059?
CVE-2020-12059 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12059?
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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