CVE-2026-48802
Description
A flaw was found in python-engineio, a Python implementation of the Engine.IO realtime client and server. A remote attacker can exploit a vulnerability in the heartbeat mechanism by sending specific packets, leading to the creation of excessive background threads. This can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, making the server unresponsive to legitimate users. The issue primarily affects synchronous servers.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
When allocating resources without limits, an attacker could prevent other systems, applications, or processes from accessing the same type of resource. It can be easy for an attacker to consume many resources by rapidly making many requests or causing larger resources to be used than is needed.
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