CVE-2019-9900

Published Apr 25, 2019

Last updated a year ago

Overview

Description
When parsing HTTP/1.x header values, Envoy 1.9.0 and before does not reject embedded zero characters (NUL, ASCII 0x0). This allows remote attackers crafting header values containing embedded NUL characters to potentially bypass header matching rules, gaining access to unauthorized resources.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Modified

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
8.3
Impact score
3.7
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Severity
HIGH

CVSS 3.0

Type
Secondary
Base score
6.5
Impact score
3.7
Exploitability score
2.2
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Severity
MEDIUM

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
7.5
Impact score
6.4
Exploitability score
10
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-74

Configurations