CVE-2024-38286: Apache Tomcat: Denial of Service

Published Sep 23, 2024
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Updated

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.89.

The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.35 through 8.5.100 and 7.0.92 through 7.0.109. Other EOL versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, or 9.0.90, which fixes the issue.

Apache Tomcat, under certain configurations on any platform, allows an attacker to cause an OutOfMemoryError by abusing the TLS handshake process.

Other sources

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.89. Older, unsupported versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, or 9.0.90, which fixes the issue.

Apache Tomcat, under certain configurations on any platform, allows an attacker to cause an OutOfMemoryError by abusing the TLS handshake process.

NVD

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-util>=9.0.13<9.0.90
9.0.90
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-util>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.25
10.1.25
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-util>=11.0.0-M1<11.0.0-M21
11.0.0-M21
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.13<9.0.90
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.1<10.1.25
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone1
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone10
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone11
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone12
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone13
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone14
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone15
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone16
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone17
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone18
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone19
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone2
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone20
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone3
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone4
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone5
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone6
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone7
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone8
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone9
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone1
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone10
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone11
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone12
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone13
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone14
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone15
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone16
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone17
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone18
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone19
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone2
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone20
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone3
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone4
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone5
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone6
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone7
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone8
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone9
NetApp Ontap Tools Vmware Vsphere=9
NetApp Ontap Tools Vmware Vsphere=10
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-util to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.90
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-util to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.25
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-util to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.0-M21
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.0-M21
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.25
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.90
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.35 through 8.5.100 and 7.0.92 through 7.0.109
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in CVE-2024-38286

Event History

Sep 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38286?

CVE-2024-38286 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to impact system performance and availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38286?

To address CVE-2024-38286, you should upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 9.0.90, 10.1.25, or 11.0.0-M21 depending on your current version.

3

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2024-38286?

CVE-2024-38286 affects Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.0-M20, 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.24, and 9.0.13 to 9.0.89.

4

Can older versions of Apache Tomcat be affected by CVE-2024-38286?

Yes, older unsupported versions of Apache Tomcat may also be affected by CVE-2024-38286.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2024-38286?

CVE-2024-38286 is an Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability, which can allow excessive resource consumption.

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