Eclipse Jetty up to 9.4.36.v20210114/10.0.0/11.0.0 Accept Header algorithmic complexity

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Eclipse Jetty up to 9.4.36.v20210114/10.0.0/11.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Accept Header Handler. Performing a manipulation results in algorithmic complexity. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-27223. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eclipse Jetty up to 9.4.36.v20210114/10.0.0/11.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Accept Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a algorithmic complexity vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-407. An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 02/27/2021. The advisory is shared at bugs.eclipse.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-27223. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Algorithmic complexity
CWE: CWE-407 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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10/19/2020 🔍
02/27/2021 +131 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.eclipse.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-27223 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-27223
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-170493

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2021 07:58
Updated: 08/20/2025 12:37
Changes: 02/27/2021 07:58 (37), 03/05/2021 18:27 (2), 08/20/2025 12:37 (42)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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