CVE-2020-36661: Kong lua-multipart multipart.lua is_header redos
First published: Sun Feb 12 2023(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in Kong lua-multipart 0.5.8-1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function is_header of the file src/multipart.lua. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. Upgrading to version 0.5.9-1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as d632e5df43a2928fd537784a99a79dec288bf01b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220642 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com cna@vuldb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Konghq Multipart | =0.5.8-1 | |
| =0.5.8-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36661?
The severity of CVE-2020-36661 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2020-36661 affect Kong lua-multipart?
CVE-2020-36661 affects the function is_header of Kong lua-multipart, leading to inefficient regular expression complexity.
How can I fix CVE-2020-36661?
To address CVE-2020-36661, upgrade Kong lua-multipart to version 0.5.9-1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36661?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-36661 at the following references: [link1](https://vuldb.com/?id.220642), [link2](https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220642), [link3](https://github.com/Kong/lua-multipart/pull/34).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) related to CVE-2020-36661?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) related to CVE-2020-36661 is CWE-1333.
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