CVE-2018-1312: Critical severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Mar 26, 2018
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Updated

In Apache httpd 2.2.0 to 2.4.29, when generating an HTTP Digest authentication challenge, the nonce sent to prevent reply attacks was not correctly generated using a pseudo-random seed. In a cluster of servers using a common Digest authentication configuration, HTTP requests could be replayed across servers by an attacker without detection.

Other sources

When generating an HTTP Digest authentication challenge, the nonce sent to prevent reply attacks was not correctly generated using a pseudo-random seed. In a cluster of servers using a common Digest authentication configuration, HTTP requests could be replayed across servers by an attacker without detection.

Versions Affected: httpd 2.2.0 to 2.4.29

External references:

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities24.html

Red Hat

Affected Software

44 affected componentsFixes available
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.1
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.2
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.3
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.4
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.6
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.7
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.9
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.10
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.12
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.16
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.17
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.18
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.20
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.23
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.25
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.26
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.27
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.28
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.29
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
NetApp Cloud Backup
NetApp Storagegrid
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP
All of the following
redhat JBoss Core Services=1.0
Any of the following
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
redhat JBoss Core Services=1.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat/httpd<2.4.30
2.4.30
debian/apache2
2.4.62-1~deb11u12.4.67-1~deb11u32.4.68-1~deb12u12.4.67-1~deb12u32.4.68-1~deb13u12.4.67-1~deb13u32.4.68-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.30
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.62-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb11u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb12u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb13u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.30

Event History

Mar 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:35 AM
Description
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:30 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1312?

CVE-2018-1312 is a vulnerability in Apache httpd that allows for HTTP request replay attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-1312?

CVE-2018-1312 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1312?

Apache httpd versions 2.2.0 to 2.4.29 are affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-1312?

To fix CVE-2018-1312, you need to upgrade Apache httpd to version 2.4.30 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1312?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-1312 on the Apache httpd website and the Redhat Bugzilla website.

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