CVE-2024-32976: Envoy can enter an endless loop while decompressing Brotli data with extra input

Published May 24, 2024
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Updated

Envoy is a cloud-native, open source edge and service proxy. Envoyproxy with a Brotli filter can get into an endless loop during decompression of Brotli data with extra input.

Other sources

Vulnerability in Brotli decompressor that can lead to infinite loop.

Red Hat

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/envoy<1.30.2
1.30.2
redhat/envoy<1.29.5
1.29.5
redhat/envoy<1.27.6
1.27.6
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.18.0<1.27.6
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.28.0<1.28.4
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.29.0<1.29.5
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.30.0<1.30.2

Event History

Jun 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32976?

CVE-2024-32976 has a high severity due to the potential for denial of service caused by an infinite loop during Brotli data decompression.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32976?

To remediate CVE-2024-32976, upgrade to Envoy version 1.30.2, 1.29.5, or 1.27.6, as those versions have addressed the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Envoy are affected by CVE-2024-32976?

CVE-2024-32976 affects Envoy versions between 1.18.0 and 1.30.2, specifically excluding the patched versions.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-32976 have on systems using Envoy?

The impact of CVE-2024-32976 is that it can cause an endless loop, leading to a denial of service in systems utilizing the affected versions of Envoy.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-32976?

As of now, there are no publicly disclosed exploits for CVE-2024-32976, but organizations are advised to patch as a precaution.

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