CVE-2026-56153 is a vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server
Published on October 1, 2026
Apache HTTP Server: mod_charset_lite: Heap overflow in finish_partial_char
Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_charset_lite.
This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.
Timeline
reported
fixed in 2.4.x by r1938658 114 days later.
2.4.69 released
Weakness Type
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2026-56153 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-56153
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server:- Version 2.4.0, <= 2.4.68 is affected.