CVE-2026-58175: CWE-401 Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime in Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server
Apache Traffic Server versions 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3 contain a memory leak vulnerability when handling HostDB SRV records. This issue is identified as CWE-401, indicating missing release of memory after its effective lifetime. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5 and impacts availability due to memory exhaustion. Upgrading to versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4 addresses this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-58175 is a memory leak vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server related to improper handling of HostDB SRV records. Affected versions include 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. The flaw causes memory to not be released after its effective lifetime, leading to resource exhaustion that can degrade or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor recommends upgrading to fixed versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4 to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a memory leak that can lead to denial of service by exhausting system memory resources. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for service disruption due to resource exhaustion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Traffic Server to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which contain fixes for this memory leak vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommended upgrade versions. No other mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-58175: CWE-401 Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime in Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server
Description
Apache Traffic Server versions 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3 contain a memory leak vulnerability when handling HostDB SRV records. This issue is identified as CWE-401, indicating missing release of memory after its effective lifetime. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5 and impacts availability due to memory exhaustion. Upgrading to versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4 addresses this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Traffic Server
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-58175 is a memory leak vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server related to improper handling of HostDB SRV records. Affected versions include 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. The flaw causes memory to not be released after its effective lifetime, leading to resource exhaustion that can degrade or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor recommends upgrading to fixed versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4 to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a memory leak that can lead to denial of service by exhausting system memory resources. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for service disruption due to resource exhaustion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Traffic Server to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which contain fixes for this memory leak vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommended upgrade versions. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T16:23:38.554Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a69c9f39c2644c7f8487e76
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 09:37:55 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 15:12:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:35 UTC
Views: 54
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