CVE-2020-11090

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Indy Node

Description

In Indy Node 1.12.2, there is an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability. Indy Node has a bug in TAA handling code. The current primary can be crashed with a malformed transaction from a client, which leads to a view change. Repeated rapid view changes have the potential of bringing down the network. This is fixed in version 1.12.3.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory pypi.org
Affected: Hyperledger Indy Node
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/hyperledger/indy-node/security/advisories/GHSA-3gw4-m5w7-v89c third party advisory
https://pypi.org/project/indy-node/1.12.3/ third party advisory
https://github.com/hyperledger/indy-node/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#1123 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11090?
CVE-2020-11090 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-11090?
To fix CVE-2020-11090, 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-2020-11090 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-11090 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-11090?
CVE-2020-11090 affects Hyperledger Indy Node.
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