CVE-2022-31778
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.69%
Last modified
CVE-2022-31778 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Input Validation vulnerability in handling the Transfer-Encoding header of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to poison the cache. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 9.0.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in handling the Transfer-Encoding header of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to poison the cache. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 9.0.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Traffic Server | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.1.4 |
| Apache | Traffic Server | >= 9.0.0, <= 9.1.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rc64lwbdgrkv674koc3zl1sljr9vwg21Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5206Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rc64lwbdgrkv674koc3zl1sljr9vwg21Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5206Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31778?
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in handling the Transfer-Encoding header of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to poison the cache. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 9.0.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-31778?
CVE-2022-31778 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31778?
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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