UBUNTU-CVE-2024-38286
Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, and 9.0.13 through 9.0.89, as well as certain end-of-life versions, contain a vulnerability that allows resource allocation without limits or throttling. This can be exploited via the TLS handshake process to cause an OutOfMemoryError, potentially leading to denial of service. Fixed versions include 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, and 9.0.90.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involves allocation of resources without proper limits or throttling during the TLS handshake process. It affects versions from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, 9.0.13 through 9.0.89, and certain EOL versions including 8.5.35 through 8.5.100 and 7.0.92 through 7.0.109. Exploitation can cause an OutOfMemoryError, impacting availability. The issue is fixed in versions 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, and 9.0.90. The vulnerability is tracked as UBUNTU-CVE-2024-38286 and affects multiple Ubuntu Pro LTS releases and Ubuntu 25.10.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause an OutOfMemoryError in Apache Tomcat, leading to denial of service by exhausting server memory resources. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. The vulnerability affects availability by potentially crashing or severely degrading the Tomcat server under attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available. Users should upgrade affected Apache Tomcat installations to versions 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, or 9.0.90 or later. Applying these updates will resolve the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
UBUNTU-CVE-2024-38286
Description
Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, and 9.0.13 through 9.0.89, as well as certain end-of-life versions, contain a vulnerability that allows resource allocation without limits or throttling. This can be exploited via the TLS handshake process to cause an OutOfMemoryError, potentially leading to denial of service. Fixed versions include 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, and 9.0.90.
CVSS v3.1
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~18.04.3+esm6?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm7?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm3?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=questingRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involves allocation of resources without proper limits or throttling during the TLS handshake process. It affects versions from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, 9.0.13 through 9.0.89, and certain EOL versions including 8.5.35 through 8.5.100 and 7.0.92 through 7.0.109. Exploitation can cause an OutOfMemoryError, impacting availability. The issue is fixed in versions 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, and 9.0.90. The vulnerability is tracked as UBUNTU-CVE-2024-38286 and affects multiple Ubuntu Pro LTS releases and Ubuntu 25.10.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause an OutOfMemoryError in Apache Tomcat, leading to denial of service by exhausting server memory resources. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. The vulnerability affects availability by potentially crashing or severely degrading the Tomcat server under attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available. Users should upgrade affected Apache Tomcat installations to versions 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, or 9.0.90 or later. Applying these updates will resolve the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-38286
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:25.10"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a58b50e68715ace43db3276
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 10:40:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 14:24:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/17/2026, 02:45:40 UTC
Views: 4
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