CVE-2024-34079

octo-sts allows unauthenticated attackers to cause unbounded CPU and memory usage

Description

octo-sts is a GitHub App that acts like a Security Token Service (STS) for the Github API. This vulnerability can spike the resource utilization of the STS service, and combined with a significant traffic volume could potentially lead to a denial of service. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.1.0

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: octo-sts app
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/octo-sts/app/security/advisories/GHSA-75r6-6jg8-pfcq
https://github.com/octo-sts/app/commit/74ba874c017cf973edd6711144cf4399a9fcff57

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34079?
CVE-2024-34079 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-34079?
To fix CVE-2024-34079, 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-2024-34079 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-34079 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-2024-34079?
CVE-2024-34079 affects octo-sts app.
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