CVE-2022-25763: Improper input validation on HTTP/2 headers

Published Aug 10, 2022
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Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in HTTP/2 request validation of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to create smuggle or cache poison attacks. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 9.1.2.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<8.1.5
Apache Traffic Server>=9.0.0<9.1.3
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
debian/trafficserver<9.1.3+ds-1
9.1.3+ds-1
debian/trafficserver
9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/trafficserver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/trafficserver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.3+ds-1

Event History

Aug 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25763?

CVE-2022-25763 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-25763?

To fix CVE-2022-25763, upgrade to Apache Traffic Server versions 8.1.7 or 9.2.0 and above.

3

Which versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2022-25763?

Apache Traffic Server versions 8.0.0 to 9.1.2 are affected by CVE-2022-25763.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-25763?

CVE-2022-25763 can be exploited to perform smuggling or cache poisoning attacks.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-25763?

Yes, patches for CVE-2022-25763 are available in the newer versions of Apache Traffic Server.

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