Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in Undertow package. Using the FormAuthenticationMechanism, a malicious user could trigger a Denial of Service by sending crafted requests, leading the server to an OutofMemory error, exhausting the server's memory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1674
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1675
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1676
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1677
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2763
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2764
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1973
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2185662
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1973?
CVE-2023-1973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A flaw was found in Undertow package. Using the FormAuthenticationMechanism, a malicious user could trigger a Denial of Service by sending crafted requests, leading the server to an OutofMemory error,...
How severe is CVE-2023-1973?
CVE-2023-1973 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.