CVE-2020-8659
First published: Thu Feb 13 2020(Updated: )
CNCF Envoy through 1.13.0 may consume excessive amounts of memory when proxying HTTP/1.1 requests or responses with many small (i.e. 1 byte) chunks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/envoy | <1.13.1 | 1.13.1 |
| CNCF Envoy | <=1.13.0 | |
| Redhat Openshift Service Mesh | =1.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0734
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-8659
- https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-jwcm-4pwp-c2qv
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1802539
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00025.html
- https://www.envoyproxy.io/docs/envoy/v1.13.1/intro/version_history
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8659?
CVE-2020-8659 is a vulnerability in CNCF Envoy through 1.13.0 that may consume excessive amounts of memory when proxying HTTP/1.1 requests or responses with many small chunks.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8659?
CVE-2020-8659 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8659?
CNCF Envoy versions up to and including 1.13.0 and Redhat Openshift Service Mesh 1.0 are affected by CVE-2020-8659.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8659?
To fix CVE-2020-8659, upgrade CNCF Envoy to version 1.13.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8659?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8659 at the following references: [Link1](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0734), [Link2](https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-jwcm-4pwp-c2qv), [Link3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00025.html).
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