CVE-2024-38809: Input Validation

Published Sep 24, 2024
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Updated

### Description Applications that parse ETags from `If-Match` or `If-None-Match` request headers are vulnerable to DoS attack. ### Affected Spring Products and Versions org.springframework:spring-web in versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.11 6.0.0 through 6.0.22 5.3.0 through 5.3.37 Older, unsupported versions are also affected ### Mitigation Users of affected versions should upgrade to the corresponding fixed version. 6.1.x -> 6.1.12 6.0.x -> 6.0.23 5.3.x -> 5.3.38 No other mitigation steps are necessary. Users of older, unsupported versions could enforce a size limit on `If-Match` and `If-None-Match` headers, e.g. through a Filter.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.springframework:spring-web>=6.1.0<6.1.12
6.1.12
maven/org.springframework:spring-web>=6.0.0<6.0.23
6.0.23
maven/org.springframework:spring-web<5.3.38
5.3.38
IBM Controller<=11.1.0
IBM Controller<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1

Event History

Sep 24, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38809?

CVE-2024-38809 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38809?

To fix CVE-2024-38809, update the org.springframework:spring-web package to version 6.1.12, 6.0.23, or 5.3.38, based on your version.

3

What applications are affected by CVE-2024-38809?

CVE-2024-38809 affects applications that use org.springframework:spring-web versions 5.3.0 through 5.3.37, 6.0.0 through 6.0.22, and 6.1.0 through 6.1.11.

4

Can I still use versions of spring-web affected by CVE-2024-38809?

Using affected versions of spring-web poses a security risk and is not recommended until they are updated to a secure version.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-38809 be exploited for?

CVE-2024-38809 can be exploited to execute Denial of Service (DoS) attacks against vulnerable applications by malformed ETags.

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