CVE-2023-27492

Public Exploit
Envoy may crash when a large request body is processed in Lua filter

Description

Envoy is an open source edge and service proxy designed for cloud-native applications. Prior to versions 1.26.0, 1.25.3, 1.24.4, 1.23.6, and 1.22.9, the Lua filter is vulnerable to denial of service. Attackers can send large request bodies for routes that have Lua filter enabled and trigger crashes. As of versions versions 1.26.0, 1.25.3, 1.24.4, 1.23.6, and 1.22.9, Envoy no longer invokes the Lua coroutine if the filter has been reset. As a workaround for those whose Lua filter is buffering all requests/ responses, mitigate by using the buffer filter to avoid triggering the local reply in the Lua filter.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: envoyproxy envoy
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27492?
CVE-2023-27492 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27492?
To fix CVE-2023-27492, 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-2023-27492 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-27492 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-27492?
CVE-2023-27492 affects envoyproxy envoy.
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