CVE-2024-50305: Apache Traffic Server: Valid Host field value can cause crashes

Published Nov 14, 2024
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Updated

Valid Host header field can cause Apache Traffic Server to crash on some platforms.

This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 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

2 affected components
Apache Traffic Server>=9.2.0<=9.2.5
Apache Traffic Server>=9.0.0<9.2.6

Event History

Nov 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:54 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50305?

CVE-2024-50305 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to cause Apache Traffic Server crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50305?

To address CVE-2024-50305, upgrade Apache Traffic Server to version 9.2.6 or later.

3

Which versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2024-50305?

CVE-2024-50305 affects Apache Traffic Server versions from 9.2.0 through 9.2.5.

4

Can CVE-2024-50305 cause data loss?

CVE-2024-50305 can lead to crashes but does not specifically indicate data loss.

5

Is there a specific platform impacted by CVE-2024-50305?

CVE-2024-50305 can cause crashes on some platforms running affected versions of Apache Traffic Server.

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