CVE-2020-5207: Request smuggling is possible in Ktor when both chunked TE and content length specified

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

In Ktor before 1.3.0, request smuggling is possible when running behind a proxy that doesn't handle Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding properly or doesn't handle \n as a headers separator.

Affected Software

1 affected component
JetBrains Ktor<1.3.0

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5207?

CVE-2020-5207 is a vulnerability in Ktor before version 1.3.0 that allows request smuggling when running behind a proxy that doesn't handle Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding properly or doesn't handle \n as a headers separator.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5207?

The severity of CVE-2020-5207 is high, with a severity score of 7.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-5207?

The affected software is JetBrains Ktor up to version 1.3.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-5207?

To fix CVE-2020-5207, update your Ktor installation to version 1.3.0 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5207?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-5207 in the security advisory published by JetBrains Ktor: [link].

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