CVE-2019-25014: Null Pointer Dereference
A NULL pointer dereference was found in pkg/proxy/envoy/v2/debug.go getResourceVersion in Istio pilot before 1.5.0-alpha.0. If a particular HTTP GET request is made to the pilot API endpoint, it is possible to cause the Go runtime to panic (resulting in a denial of service to the istio-pilot application).
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Istio pilot before v1.5.0-alpha.0 is susceptible to an array out of range panic. If a crafted HTTP GET request is made to the pilot debug API endpoint, it is possible to cause the Go runtime to panic resulting in a denial of service to the istio-pilot application.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-25014?
CVE-2019-25014 is a vulnerability in Istio pilot that allows a NULL pointer dereference, leading to a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-25014?
The severity of CVE-2019-25014 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I exploit CVE-2019-25014?
To exploit CVE-2019-25014, you can make a specific HTTP GET request to the pilot API endpoint.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25014?
To fix CVE-2019-25014, upgrade to Istio pilot version 1.5.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-25014?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-25014 in the references provided: [link1](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1919066), [link2](https://github.com/istio/istio/compare/1.4.2...1.5.0-alpha.0), [link3](https://github.com/istio/istio/commit/d96a9b6ce1ffc3deef46ffd3d356368be228f96a).