CVE-2020-36661: Kong lua-multipart multipart.lua is_header redos

Published Feb 12, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Kong lua-multipart 0.5.8-1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function is_header of the file src/multipart.lua. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. Upgrading to version 0.5.9-1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as d632e5df43a2928fd537784a99a79dec288bf01b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220642 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
konghq Multipart Lua=0.5.8-1

Event History

Feb 12, 2023
CVE Published
08:31 PM
Data Sourced
08:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36661?

The severity of CVE-2020-36661 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

How does CVE-2020-36661 affect Kong lua-multipart?

CVE-2020-36661 affects the function is_header of Kong lua-multipart, leading to inefficient regular expression complexity.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-36661?

To address CVE-2020-36661, upgrade Kong lua-multipart to version 0.5.9-1 or higher.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36661?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-36661 at the following references: [link1](https://vuldb.com/?id.220642), [link2](https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220642), [link3](https://github.com/Kong/lua-multipart/pull/34).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) related to CVE-2020-36661?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) related to CVE-2020-36661 is CWE-1333.

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