Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 NPE in mod_proxy Crash (Upgrade to 2.4.60)
CVE-2024-38477 Published on July 1, 2024
Apache HTTP Server: Crash resulting in Denial of Service in mod_proxy via a malicious request
null pointer dereference in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to crash the server via a malicious request.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-38477 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Timeline
Reported
Weakness Type
NULL Pointer Dereference
A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. NULL pointer dereference issues can occur through a number of flaws, including race conditions, and simple programming omissions.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server:- Version 2.4.0, <= 2.4.59 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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