CVE-2022-21655

Incorrect handling of internal redirects results in crash in Envoy

Description

Envoy is an open source edge and service proxy, designed for cloud-native applications. The envoy common router will segfault if an internal redirect selects a route configured with direct response or redirect actions. This will result in a denial of service. As a workaround turn off internal redirects if direct response entries are configured on the same listener.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: envoyproxy envoy
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21655?
CVE-2022-21655 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21655?
To fix CVE-2022-21655, 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-2022-21655 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21655 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-2022-21655?
CVE-2022-21655 affects envoyproxy envoy.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.