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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 score6.5 (MEDIUM)
VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack vectorNETWORK
Attack complexityLOW
Privileges requiredLOW
User interactionNONE
ScopeUNCHANGED
ConfidentialityNONE
IntegrityNONE
AvailabilityHIGH

Weakness type (CWE)

Affected products

Redhat openshift api for data protectionRedhat openshift container platformRedhat openshift developer tools and services
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References

Data: NIST NVD. NVD last modified 2025-01-07. Always verify against the vendor advisory before acting.

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