#VU100501 Unchecked Return Value in Apache Traffic Server - CVE-2024-50306
Published: November 14, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100501
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50306
CWE-ID: CWE-252
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Traffic Server
Apache Traffic Server
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not drop privileges upon startup. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.