CVE-2020-13950: mod_proxy_http NULL pointer dereference

Published Jun 1, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found In Apache httpd. The modproxy has a NULL pointer dereference. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Other sources

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.41 to 2.4.46 modproxyhttp can be made to crash (NULL pointer dereference) with specially crafted requests using both Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding headers, leading to a Denial of Service

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr<0:1.6.3-107.el8
0:1.6.3-107.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr-util<0:1.6.1-84.el8
0:1.6.1-84.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-curl<0:7.78.0-2.el8
0:7.78.0-2.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.37-78.el8
0:2.4.37-78.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-nghttp2<0:1.39.2-39.el8
0:1.39.2-39.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.1.1g-8.el8
1:1.1.1g-8.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl-chil<0:1.0.0-7.el8
0:1.0.0-7.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl-pkcs11<0:0.4.10-22.el8
0:0.4.10-22.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr<0:1.6.3-107.jbcs.el7
0:1.6.3-107.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr-util<0:1.6.1-84.jbcs.el7
0:1.6.1-84.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-curl<0:7.78.0-2.jbcs.el7
0:7.78.0-2.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.37-78.jbcs.el7
0:2.4.37-78.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-nghttp2<0:1.39.2-39.jbcs.el7
0:1.39.2-39.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.1.1g-8.jbcs.el7
1:1.1.1g-8.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl-chil<0:1.0.0-7.jbcs.el7
0:1.0.0-7.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl-pkcs11<0:0.4.10-22.jbcs.el7
0:0.4.10-22.jbcs.el7
redhat/httpd<2.4.47
2.4.47
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.41<=2.4.46
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.4.0.0
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack=17.1
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack=17.2
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack=17.3
Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit=8.8

Event History

Jun 1, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 4, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:10 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this flaw in Apache httpd?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-13950.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13950?

The severity of CVE-2020-13950 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which version of Apache httpd is affected by CVE-2020-13950?

Apache httpd versions 2.4.41 to 2.4.46 are affected by CVE-2020-13950.

4

How can CVE-2020-13950 be exploited?

CVE-2020-13950 can be exploited by sending specially crafted requests using both Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding headers.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2020-13950 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-13950 vulnerability, update your Apache httpd version to 2.4.47 or later.

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