SB2024111440 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Traffic Server 

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SB2024111440 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Traffic Server

Published: November 14, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111440
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 67% Low 33%
  • Low
  • Medium
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38479)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cache poisoning attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Cache key plugin. A remote attacker can send specially crafted input to the application and perform a cache poisoning attack.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50305)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling the HTTP Host header. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


3) Unchecked Return Value (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50306)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not drop privileges upon startup. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References