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Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity

CVE-2025-23020

Medium
5.3/10

Summary

An issue was discovered in Kwik versions prior to 0.10.1. A hash collision vulnerability (in the hash table used to manage connections) allows remote attackers to cause a considerable CPU load on the server (a Hash DoS attack) by initiating connections with colliding Source Connection IDs (SCIDs).

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
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CWE-407 - Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity

An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published