REDHAT-BUG-1436163: Medium severity Red Hat Undertow vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

It was found that code that parsed the HTTP request line in undertow permitted invalid characters which results into HTTP request smuggling vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat Undertow

Event History

Mar 27, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1436163?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1436163 is considered critical due to the potential for HTTP request smuggling.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1436163?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1436163, update to a patched version of Red Hat Undertow that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Red Hat Undertow are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1436163?

All versions of Red Hat Undertow prior to the patches addressing REDHAT-BUG-1436163 are affected.

4

What is HTTP request smuggling in the context of REDHAT-BUG-1436163?

HTTP request smuggling is a vulnerability where an attacker can manipulate HTTP requests to bypass security protections and potentially exploit backend servers.

5

Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1436163?

As of now, there are no known public exploits specifically for REDHAT-BUG-1436163, but it is classified as critical and should be addressed immediately.

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