Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in Apache Traffic Server - CVE-2024-35296

 

Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in Apache Traffic Server - CVE-2024-35296

Published: August 26, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU96509
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35296
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Affected software:
Apache Traffic Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.

Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-35296

Install updates from vendor's website.

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