CVE-2021-45098

Published Dec 16, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in Suricata before 6.0.4. It is possible to bypass/evade any HTTP-based signature by faking an RST TCP packet with random TCP options of the md5header from the client side. After the three-way handshake, it's possible to inject an RST ACK with a random TCP md5header option. Then, the client can send an HTTP GET request with a forbidden URL. The server will ignore the RST ACK and send the response HTTP packet for the client's request. These packets will not trigger a Suricata reject action.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4103-1 suricata security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-31889 An issue was discovered in Suricata before 6.0.4. It is possible to bypass/evade any HTTP-based signature by faking an RST TCP packet with random TCP options of the md5header from the client side. After the three-way handshake, it's possible to inject an RST ACK with a random TCP md5header option. Then, the client can send an HTTP GET request with a forbidden URL. The server will ignore the RST ACK and send the response HTTP packet for the client's request. These packets will not trigger a Suricata reject action.
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2025, 7:26 PM
Reserved
Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 16, 2021, 5:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:13 AM