CVE-2023-27492: Envoy may crash when a large request body is processed in Lua filter

Published Mar 16, 2023
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Updated

Attackers can send large request bodies for routes that have Lua filter enabled and trigger crashes.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Envoyproxy Envoy<1.22.9
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.23.0<1.23.6
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.24.0<1.24.4
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.25.0<1.25.3

Event History

Mar 16, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-27492 vulnerability?

CVE-2023-27492 is a vulnerability in Envoy that allows attackers to trigger crashes by sending large request bodies for routes that have the Lua filter enabled.

2

Which versions of Envoy are affected by CVE-2023-27492?

Envoy versions 1.22.9, 1.23.0 to 1.23.6, 1.24.0 to 1.24.4, and 1.25.0 to 1.25.3 are affected by CVE-2023-27492.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27492?

The severity of CVE-2023-27492 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-27492 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-27492 vulnerability, update to Envoy versions 1.26.0, 1.25.3, 1.24.4, 1.23.6, or 1.22.9 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27492?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-27492 at the following references: [1] GitHub Advisory: https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-wpc2-2jp6-ppg2 [2] Red Hat Security Advisory: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4623 [3] Red Hat CVE page: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-27492

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