CVE-2021-28682
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.04%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28682 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Envoy through 1.71.1. There is a remotely exploitable integer overflow in which a very large grpc-timeout value leads to unexpected timeout calculations.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Envoy through 1.71.1. There is a remotely exploitable integer overflow in which a very large grpc-timeout value leads to unexpected timeout calculations.
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 | 1.14.6 |
| Envoyproxy | Envoy | 1.15.3 |
| Envoyproxy | Envoy | 1.16.2 |
| Envoyproxy | Envoy | 1.17.1 |
References
- https://blog.envoyproxy.ioVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/blob/15e3b9dbcc9aaa9d391fa8033904aad1ea1ae70d/api/envoy/api/v2/cluster.proto#L36Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/releasesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-r22g-5f3x-xjggThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.envoyproxy.ioVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/blob/15e3b9dbcc9aaa9d391fa8033904aad1ea1ae70d/api/envoy/api/v2/cluster.proto#L36Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/releasesThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28682?
An issue was discovered in Envoy through 1.71.1. There is a remotely exploitable integer overflow in which a very large grpc-timeout value leads to unexpected timeout calculations.
How severe is CVE-2021-28682?
CVE-2021-28682 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28682?
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-2021-28682?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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