# CVE-2020-11996: libtomcat9-embed-java: A specially crafted sequence of HTTP/2 requests sent to Apache Tomcat 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.0-M5, 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.35 and...

CVE-2020-11996 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by libtomcat9-embed-java 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1, released July 14, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-11996
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.2670
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 26, 2020

## Description

A specially crafted sequence of HTTP/2 requests sent to Apache Tomcat 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.0-M5, 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.35 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.55 could trigger high CPU usage for several seconds. If a sufficient number of such requests were made on concurrent HTTP/2 connections, the server could become unresponsive.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libtomcat9-embed-java Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [libtomcat9-embed-java 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libtomcat9-embed-java-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | libtomcat9-java Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [libtomcat9-java 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libtomcat9-java-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | tomcat9 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [tomcat9 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-tomcat9-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | tomcat9-admin Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [tomcat9-admin 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-tomcat9-admin-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | tomcat9-common Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [tomcat9-common 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-tomcat9-common-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | tomcat9-docs Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [tomcat9-docs 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-tomcat9-docs-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | tomcat9-examples Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [tomcat9-examples 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-tomcat9-examples-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | tomcat9-user Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1 | [tomcat9-user 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-tomcat9-user-9.0.31-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |

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