CVE-2020-12605
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12605 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Envoy version 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier may consume excessive amounts of memory when processing HTTP/1.1 headers with long field names or requests with long URLs.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Envoy version 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier may consume excessive amounts of memory when processing HTTP/1.1 headers with long field names or requests with long URLs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envoyproxy | Envoy | <= 1.12.4 |
| Envoyproxy | Envoy | 1.13.2 |
| Envoyproxy | Envoy | 1.14.2 |
References
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-fjxc-jj43-f777Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-fjxc-jj43-f777Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12605?
Envoy version 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier may consume excessive amounts of memory when processing HTTP/1.1 headers with long field names or requests with long URLs.
How severe is CVE-2020-12605?
CVE-2020-12605 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12605?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-12605?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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