CVE DATABASE / CVE-2023-2253
CVE-2023-2253
CVSS 6.5 · MEDIUM
Summary
A flaw was found in the `/v2/_catalog` endpoint in distribution/distribution, which accepts a parameter to control the maximum number of records returned (query string: `n`). This vulnerability allows a malicious user to submit an unreasonably large value for `n,` causing the allocation of a massive string array, possibly causing a denial of service through excessive use of memory.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
| Base score | 6.5 (MEDIUM) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| Attack vector | NETWORK |
| Attack complexity | LOW |
| Privileges required | LOW |
| User interaction | NONE |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality | NONE |
| Integrity | NONE |
| Availability | HIGH |
Weakness type (CWE)
Affected products
Redhat openshift api for data protectionRedhat openshift container platformRedhat openshift developer tools and services
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References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2189886
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00035.html
Data: NIST NVD. NVD last modified 2025-01-07. Always verify against the vendor advisory before acting.