CVE-2019-10082: Use After Free

Published Aug 14, 2019
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Updated

A read-after-free vulnerability was discovered in Apache httpd, in modhttp2. A specially crafted http/2 client session could cause the server to read memory that was previously freed during connection shutdown, potentially leading to a crash.

Other sources

A vulnerability was found in httpd, where using fuzzed network input, the http/2 session handling could be made to read memory after being freed, during connection shutdown.

— Red Hat

In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.18-2.4.39, using fuzzed network input, the http/2 session handling could be made to read memory after being freed, during connection shutdown.

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr<0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el6
0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli<0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el6
0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el6
0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el6
1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr<0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el7
0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli<0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el7
0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el7
0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el7
1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el7
redhat/httpd<2.4.41
2.4.41
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.18<=2.4.39
Oracle Communications Element Manager=8.0.0
Oracle Communications Element Manager=8.1.0
Oracle Communications Element Manager=8.1.1
Oracle Communications Element Manager=8.2.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.3.3
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.4.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.4.0.0
Oracle HTTP Server=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle HTTP Server=12.2.1.4.0
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack>=17.1<=17.3
Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service=7.1
debian/apache2
2.4.62-1~deb11u12.4.66-1~deb11u12.4.66-1~deb12u12.4.62-1~deb12u22.4.66-1~deb13u22.4.66-8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el7
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el7
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el7
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.62-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.4.66-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.4.66-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.4.62-1~deb12u2Fixed in 2.4.66-1~deb13u2Fixed in 2.4.66-8
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.41
  11. Configuration

    Disable the h2 and h2c protocols by removing them from the Protocols list in the Apache httpd configuration.

    Apache httpd mod_http2 Protocols = Disable h2 and h2c

Event History

Aug 14, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 21, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-10082?

CVE-2019-10082 is a read-after-free vulnerability in Apache httpd, in mod_http2, which could result in a crash.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10082?

The severity of CVE-2019-10082 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-10082?

The Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.18-2.4.39 are affected by CVE-2019-10082.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-10082?

To fix CVE-2019-10082, you should update your Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.41 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-10082?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-10082 on the Red Hat Bugzilla page.

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