CVE-2026-58160

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Apache Traffic Server

Publication date: 2026-07-29

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description

Apache Traffic Server reads out of bounds while parsing DNS answers. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fix the issue.

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Published

2026-07-29

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-58160

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apache	traffic_server	From 10.0.0 (inc) to 10.1.4 (exc)
apache	traffic_server	From 8.0.0 (inc) to 8.1.9 (inc)
apache	traffic_server	From 9.0.0 (inc) to 9.2.15 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-125	The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

Apache Traffic Server has a vulnerability where it reads out of bounds while parsing DNS answers. This means it may access memory outside the expected range when processing DNS responses, potentially leading to crashes or unexpected behavior.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves Apache Traffic Server reading out of bounds while parsing DNS answers. Detection requires checking the installed version of Apache Traffic Server against affected versions (8.0.0-8.1.9, 9.0.0-9.2.14, 10.0.0-10.1.3). Use commands like 'traffic_server -v' or check package managers (e.g., 'rpm -qa | grep trafficserver' or 'dpkg -l | grep trafficserver') to identify the version.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could cause Apache Traffic Server to crash or behave unpredictably. It may also lead to denial of service if exploited, as the server might stop responding to requests due to memory corruption.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves out-of-bounds memory access while parsing DNS answers, which could lead to crashes or potential data corruption. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA if it affects the integrity or availability of personal or sensitive data processed by Apache Traffic Server.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Traffic Server to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which contain fixes for this issue. The vulnerability affects versions 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3.

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