Istio is an open platform to connect, manage, and secure microservices. In affected versions the Istio control plane, `istiod`, is vulnerable to a request processing error, allowing a malicious attacker that sends a specially crafted message which results in the control plane crashing. This endpoint is served over TLS port 15012, but does not require any authentication from the attacker. For simple installations, Istiod is typically only reachable from within the cluster, limiting the blast radius. However, for some deployments, especially [multicluster](https://istio.io/latest/docs/setup/install/multicluster/primary-remote/) topologies, this port is exposed over the public internet. There are no effective workarounds, beyond upgrading. Limiting network access to Istiod to the minimal set of clients can help lessen the scope of the vulnerability to some extent. https://istio.io/latest/news/security/istio-security-2022-003 https://github.com/istio/istio/commit/5f3b5ed958ae75156f8656fe7b3794f78e94db84 https://github.com/istio/istio/security/advisories/GHSA-856q-xv3c-7f2f
*** Bug 2052107 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
This issue has been addressed in the following products: OpenShift Service Mesh 2.0 Via RHSA-2022:1276 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1276
This issue has been addressed in the following products: OpenShift Service Mesh 2.1 Via RHSA-2022:1275 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1275
This bug is now closed. Further updates for individual products will be reflected on the CVE page(s): https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-23635