Apache Traffic Server Vulnerability Affects Cache Lookup and Forwarding Requests
CVE-2024-35296

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Traffic Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Apache Traffic Server that arises from an invalid Accept-Encoding header, causing disruptions in cache lookup processes. This flaw can result in forced request forwarding, which may inadvertently expose systems to operational inefficiencies or security risks. It affects multiple versions of Apache Traffic Server, specifically from 8.0.0 through 8.1.10 and from 9.0.0 through 9.2.4. To mitigate potential impacts, users are strongly advised to update to versions 8.1.11 or 9.2.5, which contain the necessary patches to address this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 <= 8.1.10

Apache Traffic Server 9.0.0 <= 9.2.4

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/c4mcmpblgl8kkmyt56t23543g...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Min Chen
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