DoS Vulnerability in TraceContextPropagator.Extract - OpenTelemetry.Api
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-770.
Summary
### Impact _What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?_ A vulnerability in `OpenTelemetry.Api` package `1.10.0` to `1.11.1` could cause a [Denial of Service (DoS) when a tracestate and traceparent header is received](https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet/security/advisories/GHSA-8785-wc3w-h8q6). These versions are used in OpenTelemetry .NET Automatic Instrumentation `1.10.0-beta.1` and `1.10.0`. Even if an application does not explicitly use trace context propagation, receiving these headers can still trigger high CPU usage. This issue impacts any application accessible over the web or backend services that process HTTP requests containing a tracestate header. Application may experience excessive resource consumption, leading to increased latency, degraded performance, or downtime. ### Patches _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_ This issue has been resolved in `OpenTelemetry.Api` `1.11.2` by reverting the change that introduced the problematic behavior in versions `1.10.0` to `1.11.1`. OpenTelemetry .NET Automatic Instrumentation fixes it in `1.11.0` release. ## Fixed version | OpenTelemetry .NET Automatic Instrumentation | Status | |----|----| | <= 1.9.0 | ✅ Not affected | | 1.10.0-beta.1, 1.10.0 | ❌ Vulnerable | | 1.11.0 (Fixed)| ✅ Safe to use| ### Workarounds _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_ ### References _Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
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| — | OpenTelemetry.AutoInstrumentation (NuGet) | 1.10.0-beta.1 to before 1.11.0 | 1.11.0 | Patch available | GHSA-vc29-vg52-6643 |
- OpenTelemetry.AutoInstrumentation (NuGet) Vendor— Affected 1.10.0-beta.1 to before 1.11.0 Fixed in 1.11.0 Patch available GHSA-vc29-vg52-6643
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-vc29-vg52-6643 OpenTelemetry.AutoInstrumentation (NuGet) Fixed in 1.11.0 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-vc29-vg52-6643
References
Sources
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