CVE-2024-8184

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified

CVE-2024-8184 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There exists a security vulnerability in Jetty's ThreadLimitHandler.getRemote() which can be exploited by unauthorized users to cause remote denial-of-service (DoS) attack. By repeatedly sending crafted requests, attackers can trigger OutofMemory errors and exhaust the server's memory.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There exists a security vulnerability in Jetty's ThreadLimitHandler.getRemote() which can be exploited by unauthorized users to cause remote denial-of-service (DoS) attack. By repeatedly sending crafted requests, attackers can trigger OutofMemory errors and exhaust the server's memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EclipseJetty>= 9.3.12, < 9.4.56
EclipseJetty>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.24
EclipseJetty>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.24
EclipseJetty>= 12.0.0, < 12.0.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8184?
There exists a security vulnerability in Jetty's ThreadLimitHandler.getRemote() which can be exploited by unauthorized users to cause remote denial-of-service (DoS) attack. By repeatedly sending crafted requests, attackers can trigger OutofMemory errors and exhaust the server's memory.
How severe is CVE-2024-8184?
CVE-2024-8184 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8184?
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