CVE-2024-50306: traffic server — Fix

Description

Unchecked return value can allow Apache Traffic Server to retain privileges on startup. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 through 9.2.5, from 10.0.0 through 10.0.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6 or 10.0.2, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-252 CWE-252

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	traffic_server	9.0.0 — 9.2.6
apache	traffic_server	10.0.0 — 10.0.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/y15fh6c7kyqvzm0f9odw7c5jh4r4np0y

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00018.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50306? +

Unchecked return value can allow Apache Traffic Server to retain privileges on startup. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 through 9.2.5, from 10.0.0 through 10.0.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6 or 10.0.2, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-50306? +

CVE-2024-50306 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50306? +

CVE-2024-50306 affects products from apache, specifically: traffic_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-50306? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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