CVE-2024-38479: Apache Traffic Server: Cache key plugin is vulnerable to cache poisoning attack

Published Nov 14, 2024
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Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server.

This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.11, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.5.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6, which fixes the issue, or 10.0.2, which does not have the issue.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.11, >=9.0.0<=9.2.5
Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.11
Apache Traffic Server>=9.0.0<9.2.6
debian/trafficserver<9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u2
9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u2
debian/trafficserver
9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u4
alpine/trafficserver9<9.2.6-r0
9.2.6-r0
alpine/trafficserver9<9.2.6-r0
9.2.6-r0
alpine/trafficserver9<9.2.6-r0
9.2.6-r0
alpine/trafficserver9<9.2.6-r0
9.2.6-r0

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+deb12u2
  2. Upgrade

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

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

    Upgrade alpine/trafficserver9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2.6-r0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Traffic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2.6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Traffic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.2

Event History

Nov 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:52 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:15 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-2024-38479?

CVE-2024-38479 is classified with a high severity due to its potential impact on input validation in Apache Traffic Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38479?

To fix CVE-2024-38479, upgrade Apache Traffic Server to version 9.2.6 or 10.0.2.

3

Which versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2024-38479?

CVE-2024-38479 affects Apache Traffic Server versions from 8.0.0 through 8.1.11 and from 9.0.0 through 9.2.5.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38479?

CVE-2024-38479 is an Improper Input Validation vulnerability.

5

What should I do if I cannot upgrade to a fixed version for CVE-2024-38479?

If unable to upgrade for CVE-2024-38479, implement strict input validation and monitor for any suspicious activity as mitigations.

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