CVE-2019-20444

Public Exploit

Description

HttpObjectDecoder.java in Netty before 4.1.44 allows an HTTP header that lacks a colon, which might be interpreted as a separate header with an incorrect syntax, or might be interpreted as an "invalid fold."

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.72% Top 15%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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https://github.com/netty/netty/issues/9866 third party advisory issue tracking exploit patch
https://github.com/netty/netty/compare/netty-4.1.43.Final...netty-4.1.44.Final third party advisory patch
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20444?
CVE-2019-20444 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-20444?
To fix CVE-2019-20444, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-20444 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-20444 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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