REDHAT-BUG-1144278: Low severity JBoss Keycloak vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2014
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Updated

It was discovered that by requesting a large enough image size for a generated QR code, a remote attacker could cause uncontrolled resource consumption leading to denial of service for legitimate users.

Upstream Issue:

https://issues.jboss.org/browse/KEYCLOAK-699

Affected Software

1 affected component
JBoss Keycloak

Event History

Sep 19, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1144278?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1144278 is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1144278?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1144278, implement limits on the size of QR code images generated by your application.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1144278?

REDHAT-BUG-1144278 primarily affects users of JBoss Keycloak who utilize QR code generation features.

4

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1144278?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1144278 is that it can lead to uncontrolled resource consumption, blocking legitimate users from accessing services.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1144278?

A potential workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1144278 is to monitor and restrict the size of incoming requests for QR code generation.

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