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[TLP:CLEAR] Apache HTTP server 2.4.59 fixes 3 vulnerabilities

On 04.04.2024, Apache HTTP server version 2.4.59 was released, which fixes two moderate-severity and one low-severity vulnerability [1].

Apache HTTP server - CVE-2024-27316 (memory exhaustion, DoS)
CVSS 5.9 (Medium)

An unauthenticated remote attacker can use a continuous stream of HTTP/2 headers to cause unbounded buffer growth, leading to resource exhaustion and denial of service [2].

The vulnerability is present in products:

  • apache httpd;>=2.4.17,<=2.4.58
  • apache http_server;>=2.4.17,<=2.4.58

CVSS: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

More information:

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed 4. 4. 2024.

Apache HTTP server - CVE-2024-24795 (HTTP desync)
CVSS 3.3 (Low)

An authenticated remote attacker can cause HTTP desynchronization by injecting response headers into backend applications [3].

The vulnerability is present in products:

  • apache httpd;>=2.4.0,<=2.4.58
  • apache http_server;>=2.4.0,<=2.4.58

CVSS: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

More information:

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed 4. 4. 2024.

Apache HTTP server - CVE-2023-38709 (HTTP response splitting)
CVSS 4.3 (Medium)

A compromised or malicious backend application can, due to insufficient input validation, cause HTTP response splitting [4].

The vulnerability is present in products:

  • apache httpd;<=2.4.58
  • apache http_server;<=2.4.58

CVSS: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

More information:

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed 4. 4. 2024.


CESNET, z.s.p.o. on 5. 4. 2024.

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