CVE-2022-30556: Information Disclosure in mod_lua with websockets

Published Jun 8, 2022
·
Updated

A flaw was found in the modlua module of httpd. The data returned by the wsread function may point past the end of the storage allocated for the buffer, resulting in information disclosure.

Other sources

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.53 and earlier may return lengths to applications calling r:wsread() that point past the end of the storage allocated for the buffer.

Apache HTTP Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an error in modlua with websockets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to return lengths to applications calling r:wsread() that point past the end of the storage allocated for the buffer.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
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
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Apache HTTP Server<2.4.54

Remediation

Information

Disabling mod_lua and restarting httpd will mitigate this flaw.

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·07:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·06:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-30556?

CVE-2022-30556 is a vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server that allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2022-30556 affect Apache HTTP Server?

CVE-2022-30556 affects Apache HTTP Server by causing an error in mod_lua with websockets, allowing an attacker to return lengths to applications that point past the end of the allocated storage for the buffer.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30556?

The severity of CVE-2022-30556 is high with a severity score of 7.5.

4

Which versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2022-30556?

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.53 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-30556.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2022-30556?

To mitigate CVE-2022-30556, it is recommended to update Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.54.

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