CVE-2024-45807: oghttp2 crash on OnBeginHeadersForStream in envoy

Published Sep 19, 2024
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Updated

Envoy is a cloud-native high-performance edge/middle/service proxy. Envoy's 1.31 is using oghttp as the default HTTP/2 codec, and there are potential bugs around stream management in the codec. To resolve this Envoy will switch off the oghttp2 by default. The impact of this issue is that envoy will crash. This issue has been addressed in release version 1.31.2. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Envoyproxy Envoy>=1.31.0<1.31.2

Event History

Sep 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45807?

CVE-2024-45807 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential bugs in stream management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45807?

To resolve CVE-2024-45807, update Envoy Proxy to a version beyond 1.31.2, where the 'oghttp2' codec is disabled by default.

3

Which versions of Envoy Proxy are affected by CVE-2024-45807?

CVE-2024-45807 affects Envoy Proxy versions 1.31.0 to 1.31.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-45807 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2024-45807 involves potential instability and disruptive behavior in stream management while using the oghttp codec.

5

Is there a permanent fix for CVE-2024-45807?

Yes, the permanent fix for CVE-2024-45807 involves upgrading to Envoy version 1.31.3 or later.

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