CVE-2018-21035

qt5-qtwebsockets: websocket implementation allows only limited size for frames and messages therefore attacker can cause DOS

Published Feb 28, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Qt through 5.14.1, the WebSocket implementation accepts up to 2GB for frames and 2GB for messages. Smaller limits cannot be configured. This makes it easier for attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-13555 In Qt through 5.14.1, the WebSocket implementation accepts up to 2GB for frames and 2GB for messages. Smaller limits cannot be configured. This makes it easier for attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 12:19 PM
Reserved
Feb 28, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 28, 2020, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:54 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 23, 2018, 12:00 AM