Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.0 Host Header input validation
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Host Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does
not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the
properties that are required to process the data safely and
correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
There is a vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server (ATS) 6.2.0 and prior and 7.0.0 and prior with the Host header and line folding. This can have issues when interacting with upstream proxies and the wrong host being used.
The bug was discovered 02/27/2018. The weakness was shared 02/27/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5660 since 01/29/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 107227 (Apache Traffic Server 6.x < 6.2.2 / 7.x < 7.1.2 Host Header and Line Folding Vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176310 (Debian Security Update for trafficserver (DSA 4128-1)).
Upgrading to version 7.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (107227). The entry 113905 is related to this item.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
ATT&CK: Unknown
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Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 107227
Nessus Name: Apache Traffic Server 6.x < 6.2.2 / 7.x < 7.1.2 Host Header and Line Folding Vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 864950
OpenVAS Name: Apache Traffic Server (ATS) Host Header and Line Folding Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Upgrade: Traffic Server 7.0.0
Timeline
01/29/2017 🔍02/27/2018 🔍
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02/28/2018 🔍
03/08/2018 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-5660 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 02/28/2018 08:18Updated: 01/09/2020 09:35
Changes: 02/28/2018 08:18 (72), 01/09/2020 09:35 (2)
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