Vulnerability Description
Apache Traffic Server 6.0.0 to 6.2.3, 7.0.0 to 7.1.10, and 8.0.0 to 8.0.7 is vulnerable to certain types of HTTP/2 HEADERS frames that can cause the server to allocate a large amount of memory and spin the thread.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Traffic Server | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.2.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/01/2Not Applicable
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf7f86917f42fdaf904d99560cba0c016e03baea624Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4710Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/01/2Not Applicable
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf7f86917f42fdaf904d99560cba0c016e03baea624Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4710Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-9494?
CVE-2020-9494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apache Traffic Server 6.0.0 to 6.2.3, 7.0.0 to 7.1.10, and 8.0.0 to 8.0.7 is vulnerable to certain types of HTTP/2 HEADERS frames that can cause the server to allocate a large amount of memory and spi...
How severe is CVE-2020-9494?
CVE-2020-9494 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Traffic Server, Debian Debian Linux.