CVE-2021-38161: Not validating origin TLS certificate
First published: Wed Nov 03 2021(Updated: )
Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLS origin verification of Apache Traffic Server allows for man in the middle attacks. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 8.0.8.
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 | >=8.0.0<=8.0.8 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/02/11
- https://github.com/apache/trafficserver/commit/feefc5e4abc5011dfad5dcfef3f22998faf6e2d4
- https://github.com/apache/trafficserver/commit/bbbf80d75105313b51153c7fde0bf0edc8cf7783
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-38161
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/k01797hyncx53659wr3o72s5cvkc3164
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5153
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-38161.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38161?
The severity of CVE-2021-38161 is high with a severity value of 8.1.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-38161?
The affected software for CVE-2021-38161 is Apache Traffic Server versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.8.
How does CVE-2021-38161 affect Debian Debian Linux 10.0?
CVE-2021-38161 affects Debian Debian Linux 10.0.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38161?
To fix CVE-2021-38161, update Apache Traffic Server to version 8.0.2+ds-1+deb10u6 or higher.
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