SB2019112404 - OpenSUSE Linux update for haproxy 



SB2019112404 - OpenSUSE Linux update for haproxy

Published: November 24, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019112404
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14241)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop while processing cookies in the htx_manage_client_side_cookies() function in proto_htx.c. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the proxy server, consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.