RHSA-2020:2799: Important: Red Hat OpenShift Service Mesh servicemesh-cni security update
Red Hat OpenShift Service Mesh is Red Hat's distribution of the Istio service mesh project, tailored for installation into an on-premise OpenShift Container Platform installation.Security Fix(es): kubernetes: YAML parsing vulnerable to "Billion Laughs" attack, allowing for remote denial of service (CVE-2019-11253) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2799?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2799 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2799?
To fix RHSA-2020:2799, update the servicemesh-cni package to version 1.1.4-2.el8.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2020:2799 address?
RHSA-2020:2799 addresses a vulnerability in Kubernetes YAML parsing that is susceptible to the 'Billion Laughs' attack.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2020:2799?
RHSA-2020:2799 affects the servicemesh-cni package in Red Hat's OpenShift Service Mesh.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:2799?
No official workaround is provided for RHSA-2020:2799; upgrading is necessary for mitigation.