CVE-2021-32565: HTTP Request Smuggling, content length with invalid charters
First published: Tue Jun 29 2021(Updated: )
Invalid values in the Content-Length header sent to Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 7.0.0 to 7.1.12, 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/trafficserver | 8.0.2+ds-1+deb10u6 8.1.7-0+deb10u2 8.1.7+ds-1~deb11u1 9.2.0+ds-2+deb12u1 9.2.2+ds-1 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | >=7.0.0<=7.1.12 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | >=8.0.0<=8.1.1 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | >=9.0.0<=9.0.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra1a41ff92a70d25bf576d7da2590575e8ff430393a3f4a0c34de4277%40%3Cannounce.trafficserver.apache.org%3E
- https://github.com/apache/trafficserver/pull/7945
- https://github.com/apache/trafficserver/commit/668d0f8668fec1cd350b0ceba3f7f8e4020ae3ca
- https://github.com/apache/trafficserver/commit/b82a3d192f995fb9d78e1c44d51d9acca4783277
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-32565
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra1a41ff92a70d25bf576d7da2590575e8ff430393a3f4a0c34de4277%40%3Cusers.trafficserver.apache.org%3E
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4957
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32565?
CVE-2021-32565 is a vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server that allows an attacker to smuggle requests by sending invalid values in the Content-Length header.
Which versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2021-32565?
CVE-2021-32565 affects Apache Traffic Server versions 7.0.0 to 7.1.12, 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, and 9.0.0 to 9.0.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32565?
CVE-2021-32565 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2021-32565?
To fix CVE-2021-32565, update your Apache Traffic Server to version 8.0.2+ds-1+deb10u6, 8.1.7-0+deb10u2, 8.1.7+ds-1~deb11u1, 9.2.0+ds-2+deb12u1, or 9.2.2+ds-1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32565?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-32565 at the following references: [Link 1](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra1a41ff92a70d25bf576d7da2590575e8ff430393a3f4a0c34de4277%40%3Cannounce.trafficserver.apache.org%3E), [Link 2](https://github.com/apache/trafficserver/pull/7945), [Link 3](https://github.com/apache/trafficserver/commit/668d0f8668fec1cd350b0ceba3f7f8e4020ae3ca).
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