CVE-2023-2253
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CVE-2023-2253 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the `/v2/_catalog` endpoint in distribution/distribution, which accepts a parameter to control the maximum number of records returned (query string: `n`). This vulnerability allows a malicious user to submit an unreasonably large value for `n,` causing the allocation of a massive string array, possibly causing a denial of service through excessive use of memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the `/v2/_catalog` endpoint in distribution/distribution, which accepts a parameter to control the maximum number of records returned (query string: `n`). This vulnerability allows a malicious user to submit an unreasonably large value for `n,` causing the allocation of a massive string array, possibly causing a denial of service through excessive use of memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Openshift Api For Data Protection | All versions |
| Redhat | Openshift Container Platform | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Openshift Developer Tools And Services | All versions |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2189886Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2189886Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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