CVE-2023-2253 (GCVE-0-2023-2253)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-06 00:00 – Updated: 2025-01-07 21:30
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-07 21:29 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | distribution/distribution |
Affected:
NA
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