CVE-2024-6162 (CVSS 7.5)

Description

A vulnerability was found in Undertow, where URL-encoded request paths can be mishandled during concurrent requests on the AJP listener. This issue arises because the same buffer is used to decode the paths for multiple requests simultaneously, leading to incorrect path information being processed. As a result, the server may attempt to access the wrong path, causing errors such as "404 Not Found" or other application failures. This flaw can potentially lead to a denial of service, as legitimate resources become inaccessible due to the path mix-up.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-488 CWE-488

References

Other References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1194 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4386 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4884 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6162 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293069 https://issues.redhat.com/browse/JBEAP-26268 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4884 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6162 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293069 https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241129-0009/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6162? +

A vulnerability was found in Undertow, where URL-encoded request paths can be mishandled during concurrent requests on the AJP listener. This issue arises because the same buffer is used to decode the paths for multiple requests simultaneously, leading to incorrect path information being processed. As a result, the server may attempt to access the wrong path, causing errors such as "404 Not Found" or other application failures. This flaw can potentially lead to a denial of service, as legitimate resources become inaccessible due to the path mix-up. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-6162? +

CVE-2024-6162 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6162? +

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