CVE-2025-5115

MadeYouReset HTTP/2 vulnerability

Description

In Eclipse Jetty, versions <=9.4.57, <=10.0.25, <=11.0.25, <=12.0.21, <=12.1.0.alpha2, an HTTP/2 client may trigger the server to send RST_STREAM frames, for example by sending frames that are malformed or that should not be sent in a particular stream state, therefore forcing the server to consume resources such as CPU and memory. For example, a client can open a stream and then send WINDOW_UPDATE frames with window size increment of 0, which is illegal. Per specification https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9113.html#name-window_update , the server should send a RST_STREAM frame. The client can now open another stream and send another bad WINDOW_UPDATE, therefore causing the server to consume more resources than necessary, as this case does not exceed the max number of concurrent streams, yet the client is able to create an enormous amount of streams in a short period of time. The attack can be performed with other conditions (for example, a DATA frame for a closed stream) that cause the server to send a RST_STREAM frame. Links: * https://github.com/jetty/jetty.project/security/advisories/GHSA-mmxm-8w33-wc4h

Category

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Eclipse Jetty Eclipse Jetty
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5115?
CVE-2025-5115 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5115?
To fix CVE-2025-5115, 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-2025-5115 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5115 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-2025-5115?
CVE-2025-5115 affects Eclipse Jetty Eclipse Jetty.
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