CVE-2019-10079

Name: CVE-2019-10079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-22T16:15:10.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Traffic Server is vulnerable to HTTP/2 setting flood attacks. Earlier versions of Apache Traffic Server didn't limit the number of setting frames sent from the client using the HTTP/2 protocol. EPSS estimates a 4.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Traffic Server is vulnerable to HTTP/2 setting flood attacks. Earlier versions of Apache Traffic Server didn't limit the number of setting frames sent from the client using the HTTP/2 protocol. Users should upgrade to Apache Traffic Server 7.1.7, 8.0.4, or later versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.56%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Traffic Server	< 7.1.7
Apache	Traffic Server	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.4

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10079?

How severe is CVE-2019-10079?

CVE-2019-10079 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST