CVE-2022-28615: Read beyond bounds in ap_strcmp_match()

Published Jun 8, 2022
·
Updated

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in httpd. A very large input to the apstrcmpmatch function can lead to an integer overflow and result in an out-of-bounds read.

Other sources

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.53 and earlier may crash or disclose information due to a read beyond bounds in apstrcmpmatch() when provided with an extremely large input buffer. While no code distributed with the server can be coerced into such a call, third-party modules or lua scripts that use apstrcmpmatch() may hypothetically be affected.

Apache HTTP Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a read beyond bounds in apstrcmpmatch() when provided with an extremely large input buffer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash or disclose information.

IBM

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.51-37.el8
0:2.4.51-37.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.51-37.el7
0:2.4.51-37.el7
redhat/httpd<0:2.4.53-7.el9
0:2.4.53-7.el9
redhat/httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.34-23.el7.5
0:2.4.34-23.el7.5
redhat/httpd<2.4.54
2.4.54
Apache HTTP Server<=2.4.53
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP
Apache HTTP Server<2.4.54

Event History

Jun 8, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 9, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·06:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28615?

CVE-2022-28615 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server, which may result in a crash or information disclosure.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28615?

The severity of CVE-2022-28615 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

3

Which versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2022-28615?

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.53 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2022-28615.

4

How can this vulnerability be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-28615, update to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.54 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28615?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-28615 on the Apache HTTP Server security vulnerabilities page, the OSS-Security mailing list, and the Red Hat Bugzilla.

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