CVE-2021-28682: Integer Overflow

Published Mar 24, 2021
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Updated

A integer overflow was found in all versions of Envoy up to 1.17.2. If an attacker can craft a packet which specifies a large grpc-timeout, this can potentially cause envoy to incorrectly calculate the timeouts resulting in a denial of service.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in Envoy through 1.71.1. There is a remotely exploitable integer overflow in which a very large grpc-timeout value leads to unexpected timeout calculations.

MITRE

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/envoyproxy/envoy<1.17.2
1.17.2
Envoyproxy Envoy=1.14.6
Envoyproxy Envoy=1.15.3
Envoyproxy Envoy=1.16.2
Envoyproxy Envoy=1.17.1

Event History

May 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28682?

CVE-2021-28682 is a vulnerability discovered in Envoy through 1.71.1 that allows remote exploitation of an integer overflow leading to unexpected timeout calculations.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28682?

CVE-2021-28682 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28682?

Envoy versions 1.14.6, 1.15.3, 1.16.2, 1.17.1, and up to, but excluding, 1.17.2 are affected by CVE-2021-28682.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-28682?

To fix CVE-2021-28682, upgrade your Envoy software to version 1.17.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28682?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-28682 in the following references: [Link 1](https://blog.envoyproxy.io), [Link 2](https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/blob/15e3b9dbcc9aaa9d391fa8033904aad1ea1ae70d/api/envoy/api/v2/cluster.proto#L36), [Link 3](https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/releases).

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