5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2024-23323
Excessive CPU usage when URI template matcher is configured using regex in Envoy
Description

Envoy is a high-performance edge/middle/service proxy. The regex expression is compiled for every request and can result in high CPU usage and increased request latency when multiple routes are configured with such matchers. This issue has been addressed in released 1.29.1, 1.28.1, 1.27.3, and 1.26.7. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 9, 2024, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:57 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-23323 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Envoyproxy envoy
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
To address the Envoy Regex Pattern Compilation Vulnerability, upgrade to the latest versions of Envoy and related components.
  • Upgrade Envoy to version 1.29.1, 1.28.1, 1.27.3, or 1.26.7 or later.
  • Update the ecs-service-connect-agent.
  • Upgrade HashiCorp Consul to the latest version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-23323.

URL Resource
https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/commit/71eeee8f0f0132f39e402b0ee23b361ee2f4e645 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-x278-4w4x-r7ch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/commit/71eeee8f0f0132f39e402b0ee23b361ee2f4e645 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-x278-4w4x-r7ch Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-23323 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-23323 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-23323 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/commit/71eeee8f0f0132f39e402b0ee23b361ee2f4e645
    Added Reference https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-x278-4w4x-r7ch
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/commit/71eeee8f0f0132f39e402b0ee23b361ee2f4e645 No Types Assigned https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/commit/71eeee8f0f0132f39e402b0ee23b361ee2f4e645 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-x278-4w4x-r7ch No Types Assigned https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-x278-4w4x-r7ch Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-400
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:envoyproxy:envoy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.26.0 up to (excluding) 1.26.7 *cpe:2.3:a:envoyproxy:envoy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.27.0 up to (excluding) 1.27.3 *cpe:2.3:a:envoyproxy:envoy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.28.0 up to (excluding) 1.28.1 *cpe:2.3:a:envoyproxy:envoy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.29.0 up to (excluding) 1.29.1
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 09, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Envoy is a high-performance edge/middle/service proxy. The regex expression is compiled for every request and can result in high CPU usage and increased request latency when multiple routes are configured with such matchers. This issue has been addressed in released 1.29.1, 1.28.1, 1.27.3, and 1.26.7. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
    Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-x278-4w4x-r7ch [No types assigned]
    Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/commit/71eeee8f0f0132f39e402b0ee23b361ee2f4e645 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-1176
    Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-400
    Added CVSS V3.1 GitHub, Inc. AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.3
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.01 }} -0.00%

score

0.00982

percentile