CVE-2020-12605
First published: Wed Jul 01 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2020-12605?
CVE-2020-12605 is a vulnerability in Envoy version 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier, which may consume excessive amounts of memory when processing HTTP/1.1 headers with long field names or requests with long URLs.
How does CVE-2020-12605 affect Envoy?
CVE-2020-12605 affects Envoy versions 1.14.2, 1.13.2, 1.12.4 or earlier, causing them to consume excessive amounts of memory.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12605?
CVE-2020-12605 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2020-12605 in Envoy?
To fix CVE-2020-12605, update your Envoy version to 1.14.3, 1.13.3, or 1.12.5 or later, which address the memory consumption issue.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12605?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-12605 on the Envoy GitHub page: [https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy-security/advisories/GHSA-fjxc-jj43-f777](https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy-security/advisories/GHSA-fjxc-jj43-f777)
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