Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability in TUF by The Update Framework

CVE-2020-6173

Summary

The Update Framework (TUF) versions 0.7.2 through 0.12.1 are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows for Uncontrolled Resource Consumption. This flaw may be exploited by an attacker to consume excessive system resources, possibly leading to a denial of service. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to target affected applications, impacting performance and availability. Mitigation strategies should include upgrading to a secure version and implementing resource monitoring to detect potential abuse.

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