Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.3/7.1.10/8.0.7 Cache Option request smuggling

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7.4$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.3/7.1.10/8.0.7. This affects an unknown function of the component Cache Option Handler. The manipulation leads to request smuggling. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-17509. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.3/7.1.10/8.0.7 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component Cache Option Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a request smuggling vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-444. The product acts as an intermediary HTTP agent (such as a proxy or firewall) in the data flow between two entities such as a client and server, but it does not interpret malformed HTTP requests or responses in ways that are consistent with how the messages will be processed by those entities that are at the ultimate destination. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 01/11/2021. The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-17509. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/11/2021).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Request smuggling
CWE: CWE-444
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/12/2020 🔍
01/11/2021 +152 days 🔍
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02/11/2021 +31 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-17509 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-17509
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-167549

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2021 13:09
Updated: 02/11/2021 01:27
Changes: 01/11/2021 13:09 (36), 02/11/2021 01:21 (2), 02/11/2021 01:27 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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