REDHAT-BUG-2444815: High severity Eclipse Jetty vulnerability
In Eclipse Jetty, versions 12.0.0-12.0.31 and 12.1.0-12.0.5, class GzipHandler exposes a vulnerability when a compressed HTTP request, with Content-Encoding: gzip, is processed and the corresponding response is not compressed.
This happens because the JDK Inflater is allocated for decompressing the request, but it is not released because the release mechanism is tied to the compressed response. In this case, since the response is not compressed, the release mechanism does not trigger, causing the leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2444815?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2444815 is classified as high due to the potential for denial of service conditions.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2444815?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2444815, upgrade Eclipse Jetty to version 12.0.32 or later for 12.0.x series and 12.1.6 or later for 12.1.x series.
Which versions of Eclipse Jetty are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2444815?
Versions 12.0.0 to 12.0.31 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.5 of Eclipse Jetty are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2444815.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2444815?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2444815 relates to improper handling of compressed HTTP requests which can lead to resource exhaustion.
Are there any workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2444815?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for REDHAT-BUG-2444815; updating to the patched versions is advised.