About the security content of SwiftNIO HTTP/2 1.5.0

This document describes the security content of SwiftNIO HTTP/2 1.5.0.

About Apple security updates

For our customers' protection, Apple doesn't disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available. Recent releases are listed on the Apple security updates page.

Apple security documents reference vulnerabilities by CVE-ID when possible.

For more information about security, see the Apple Product Security page.

SwiftNIO HTTP/2 1.5.0

Released August 13, 2019

SwiftNIO HTTP/2

Available for: SwiftNIO HTTP/2 1.0.0 through 1.4.0 on macOS Sierra 10.12 and later and Ubuntu 14.04 and later

Impact: A HTTP/2 server may consume unbounded amounts of memory when receiving certain traffic patterns and eventually suffer resource exhaustion

Description: This issue was addressed with improved buffer size management.

CVE-2019-9512: Jonathan Looney of Netflix

CVE-2019-9514: Jonathan Looney of Netflix

CVE-2019-9515: Jonathan Looney of Netflix

CVE-2019-9516: Jonathan Looney of Netflix

SwiftNIO HTTP/2

Available for: SwiftNIO HTTP/2 1.0.0 through 1.4.0 on macOS Sierra 10.12 and later and Ubuntu 14.04 and later

Impact: A HTTP/2 server may consume excessive CPU resources when receiving certain traffic patterns

Description: This issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2019-9518: Piotr Sikora of Google, Envoy Security Team

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

Published Date: August 13, 2019