QID 357226

Date Published: 2024-02-20

QID 357226: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for jetty : ALAS2-2024-2460

Jetty is a java based web server and servlet engine.
Prior to versions 9.4.52, 10.0.16, 11.0.16, and 12.0.1, jetty accepts the `+` character proceeding the content-length value in a http/1 header field.
This is more permissive than allowed by the rfc and other servers routinely reject such requests with 400 responses.
There is no known exploit scenario, but it is conceivable that request smuggling could result if jetty is used in combination with a server that does not close the connection after sending such a 400 response.
Versions 9.4.52, 10.0.16, 11.0.16, and 12.0.1 contain a patch for this issue.
There is no workaround as there is no known exploit scenario. (
( CVE-2023-40167)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2024-2460 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 357226

    CVE-2023-40167 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2024-2460 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2024-2460.html
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