Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2217987

First published: Tue Jun 27 2023(Updated: )

If origin header is configured to be removed with request_headers_to_remove: origin, CORS filter will segfault and crash Envoy when the origin header is removed and deleted between decodeHeaders and encodeHeaders.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Envoy Proxy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2217987?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2217987 is critical due to the potential for Envoy to crash.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2217987?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2217987, avoid configuring the origin header to be removed in your Envoy configuration.

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2217987?

    The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2217987 is Envoy Proxy.

  • What issue does REDHAT-BUG-2217987 cause?

    REDHAT-BUG-2217987 causes Envoy to segfault and crash when the origin header is removed during processing.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2217987?

    A possible workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2217987 is to not remove the origin header in the configuration.

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