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Traffic Server CVE-2021-38161

HIGH
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2021-11-03 security@apache.org
Apache Authentication Bypass Traffic Server Debian Linux
8.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Nov 03, 2021 - 16:15 nvd
HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLS origin verification of Apache Traffic Server allows for man in the middle attacks. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 8.0.8.

AnalysisAI

Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLS origin verification of Apache Traffic Server allows for man in the middle attacks.0.0 to 8.0.8. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLS origin verification of Apache Traffic Server allows for man in the middle attacks.0.0 to 8.0.8. Affected products include: Apache Traffic Server, Debian Debian Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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