CVE-2024-38286
HIGH
Apache Tomcat Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability
Published November 7, 2024Updated August 13, 2026Source: osv
Summary
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.
This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.89. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.35 through 8.5.100 and 7.0.92 through 7.0.109.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, or 9.0.90, which fixes the issue.
Apache Tomcat, under certain configurations on any platform, allows an attacker to cause an OutOfMemoryError by abusing the TLS handshake process.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote to 10.1.25 or later<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.25 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to 11.0.0-M21 or later<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.0-M21 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote to 11.0.0-M21 or later<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.0-M21 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to 10.1.25 or later<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.25 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to 9.0.90 or later<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.90 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote to 9.0.90 or later<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.90 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (10)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 8.5.100, 8.5.35, 8.5.37, 8.5.38 (+54 more) | Range-based data available |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 8.5.100, 8.5.35, 8.5.37, 8.5.38 (+54 more) | Range-based data available |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 10.1.0, 10.1.0-M1, 10.1.0-M10, 10.1.0-M11 (+32 more) | 10.1.25 |
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 11.0.0-M1, 11.0.0-M10, 11.0.0-M11, 11.0.0-M12 (+14 more) | 11.0.0-M21 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 11.0.0-M1, 11.0.0-M10, 11.0.0-M11, 11.0.0-M12 (+14 more) | 11.0.0-M21 |
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 10.1.0, 10.1.0-M1, 10.1.0-M10, 10.1.0-M11 (+32 more) | 10.1.25 |
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 7.0.100, 7.0.103, 7.0.104, 7.0.105 (+9 more) | Range-based data available |
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 9.0.13, 9.0.14, 9.0.16, 9.0.17 (+59 more) | 9.0.90 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 7.0.100, 7.0.103, 7.0.104, 7.0.105 (+9 more) | Range-based data available |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 9.0.13, 9.0.14, 9.0.16, 9.0.17 (+59 more) | 9.0.90 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-770Allocation of Resources Without LimitsMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.6 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38286ADVISORY
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/3197862639732e16ec1164557bcd289ebc116c93WEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/3344c17cef094da4bb616f4186ed32039627b543WEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/76c5cce6f0bcef14b0c21c38910371ca7d322d13WEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcatPACKAGE
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/wms60cvbsz3fpbz9psxtfx8r41jl6d4sWEB
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00009.htmlWEB
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241101-0010WEB
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/23/2WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2024-38286?
- Apache Tomcat Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.6/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2024-38286?
- CVE-2024-38286 affects org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core and org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2024-38286 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
8.6
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
Also Known As
GHSA-7jqf-v358-p8g7
BIT-tomcat-2024-38286
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