What is the severity of CVE-2021-44759?

CVE-2021-44759 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44759?

To fix CVE-2021-44759, it is recommended to update Apache Traffic Server to version 8.0.2 or later, 8.1.7 or later, or any 9.x version.

What versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2021-44759?

Apache Traffic Server versions from 8.0.0 to 8.1.0 are affected by CVE-2021-44759.

Can CVE-2021-44759 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-44759 can be exploited remotely if an attacker is able to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-44759 if I cannot update?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-44759, so updating to a fixed version is essential.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-44759

high

8.1

CWE

287

23/3/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-44759: Improper authentication vulnerability in TLS origin verification

First published: Wed Mar 23 2022(Updated: )

Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLS origin validation of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to create a man in the middle attack. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 8.1.0.

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<=8.1.0
Debian GNU/Linux	=10.0
Debian GNU/Linux	=11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44759?
CVE-2021-44759 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44759?
To fix CVE-2021-44759, it is recommended to update Apache Traffic Server to version 8.0.2 or later, 8.1.7 or later, or any 9.x version.
What versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2021-44759?
Apache Traffic Server versions from 8.0.0 to 8.1.0 are affected by CVE-2021-44759.
Can CVE-2021-44759 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-44759 can be exploited remotely if an attacker is able to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-44759 if I cannot update?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-44759, so updating to a fixed version is essential.

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