CVE-2006-20001: Apache HTTP Server: mod_dav out of bounds read, or write of zero byte

Published Jan 17, 2023
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Updated

A carefully crafted If: request header can cause a memory read, or write of a single zero byte, in a pool (heap) memory location beyond the header value sent. This could cause the process to crash.

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.54 and earlier.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apache HTTP Server<2.4.55
redhat/httpd<2.4.55
2.4.55
debian/apache2
2.4.68-1~deb12u12.4.67-1~deb12u32.4.68-1~deb13u12.4.69-1~deb13u12.4.69-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.55
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/apache2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb12u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.4.69-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.4.69-1

Event History

Jan 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2006-20001.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2006-20001?

The severity of CVE-2006-20001 is high.

3

How does CVE-2006-20001 affect Apache HTTP Server?

CVE-2006-20001 affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.54 and earlier.

4

How can I fix CVE-2006-20001?

To fix CVE-2006-20001, update Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.55 or later.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2006-20001?

The CWE ID for CVE-2006-20001 is CWE-787.

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