CVE-2021-41585: apache software foundation apache traffic server Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2021-41585
Published 03-11-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-41585 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apache software foundation apache traffic server. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.49%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in accepting socket connections in Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to make the server stop accepting new connections. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 5.0.0 to 9.1.0.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.49%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.49% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.49%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- traffic_server≥ 8.0.0, ≤ 8.1.2 | ≥ 9.0.0, ≤ 9.1.0
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache traffic server7.0.0 to 9.1.0
Ubuntu1 product
- trafficserverAll versions (No fix recorded)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
7 links- lists.apache.org/thread/k01797hyncx53659wr3o72s5cvkc3164X Refsource MISCMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory