7.5
CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12604

First published: Wed Jul 01 2020(Updated: )

Envoy version 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier is susceptible to increased memory usage in the case where an HTTP/2 client requests a large payload but does not send enough window updates to consume the entire stream and does not reset the stream.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Envoy Proxy<=1.12.4
Envoy Proxy=1.13.2
Envoy Proxy=1.14.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-12604?

    CVE-2020-12604 is a vulnerability in Envoy version 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier that can result in increased memory usage when an HTTP/2 client requests a large payload but does not send enough window updates to consume the entire stream and does not reset the stream.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-12604?

    CVE-2020-12604 has a severity value of 7.5 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-12604?

    Envoy versions 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier are affected by CVE-2020-12604.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-12604?

    To fix CVE-2020-12604, upgrade your Envoy installation to a version later than 1.12.4, 1.13.2, or 1.14.2.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12604?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-12604 on the GitHub page of Envoyproxy Envoy and the related security advisory.

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