RHSA-2024:2700: Important: varnish security update

Published May 6, 2024
·
Updated

Important: varnish security update

Other sources

Varnish Cache is a high-performance HTTP accelerator. It stores web pages in memory so web servers don't have to create the same web page over and over again, giving the website a significant speed up.Security Fix(es): varnish: HTTP/2 Broken Window Attack may result in denial of service (CVE-2024-30156) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/varnish<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish-docs<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish-docs<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish-docs<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3.aa
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3.aa
redhat/varnish-docs<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3.aa
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3.aa
redhat/varnish-devel<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish-devel<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish-devel<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3
redhat/varnish-devel<6.6.2-2.el9_0.3.aa
6.6.2-2.el9_0.3.aa
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates

Remediation

Event History

May 6, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:2700?

The severity of RHSA-2024:2700 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:2700?

To fix RHSA-2024:2700, upgrade the varnish package to version 6.6.2-2.el9_0.3 or later.

3

What products are affected by RHSA-2024:2700?

RHSA-2024:2700 affects multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux products for ARM 64, x86_64, Power LE, and IBM z Systems.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in RHSA-2024:2700?

RHSA-2024:2700 addresses a security flaw found in the HTTP/2 implementation in Varnish Cache.

5

Is there a documentation update associated with RHSA-2024:2700?

Yes, the varnish-docs package also needs to be updated to version 6.6.2-2.el9_0.3 to resolve the vulnerability.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203