CVE-2026-58161: Apache Traffic Server: Memory-safety errors in TLS and SNI handling can crash the server

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

Apache Traffic Server can crash from null dereferences and dangling references in TLS and SNI handling.

This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.3.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fix the issue.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.9, >=9.0.0<=9.2.14, >=10.0.0<=10.1.3
Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.9
Apache Traffic Server>=9.0.0<9.2.15
Apache Traffic Server>=10.0.0<10.1.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.2.15
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.1.4

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-58161?

CVE-2026-58161 has a severity rating of 9.2, classified as critical.

2

What causes CVE-2026-58161?

CVE-2026-58161 is caused by memory-safety errors in TLS and SNI handling, leading to server crashes.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-58161?

To fix CVE-2026-58161, upgrade to Apache Traffic Server version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4.

4

Which versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2026-58161?

CVE-2026-58161 affects Apache Traffic Server versions 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-58161 have on my server?

CVE-2026-58161 can lead to the crashing of the server due to null dereferences and dangling references.

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