CVE-2022-31016

Argo CD vulnerable to Uncontrolled Memory Consumption

Description

Argo CD is a declarative continuous deployment for Kubernetes. Argo CD versions v0.7.0 and later are vulnerable to an uncontrolled memory consumption bug, allowing an authorized malicious user to crash the repo-server service, resulting in a Denial of Service. The attacker must be an authenticated Argo CD user authorized to deploy Applications from a repository which contains (or can be made to contain) a large file. The fix for this vulnerability is available in versions 2.3.5, 2.2.10, 2.1.16, and later. There are no known workarounds. Users are recommended to upgrade.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: argoproj argo-cd
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31016?
CVE-2022-31016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31016?
To fix CVE-2022-31016, 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-2022-31016 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31016 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-2022-31016?
CVE-2022-31016 affects argoproj argo-cd.
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