Server-Side Stream Reset Flaw in Undertow by Red Hat
CVE-2025-9784

7.5HIGH

What is CVE-2025-9784?

A vulnerability exists in Undertow that allows malformed client requests to induce server-side stream resets, externalizing server management. This exploitation can lead to a denial of service (DoS) scenario by overwhelming server resources with continuous stream aborts, thereby affecting overall service availability. This issue accentuates the risks posed by common implementation weaknesses present in server-client architectures.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-9784 : Server-Side Stream Reset Flaw in Undertow by Red Hat