CVE-2022-36760: Apache HTTP Server: mod_proxy_ajp Possible request smuggling

Published Jan 17, 2023
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Updated

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in modproxyajp of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.54 and prior versions.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/httpd<2.4.55
2.4.55
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.0<2.4.55
F5 BIG-IP>=17.0.0<=17.1.1
17.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP=16.1.0
16.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP=15.1.0
15.1.10.3
F5 BIG-IP=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 F5OS-A>=1.5.0<=1.5.1, =1.4.0, >=1.3.0<=1.3.2
F5 F5OS-C>=1.6.0<=1.6.2, >=1.5.0<=1.5.1, >=1.3.0<=1.3.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.1.1.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.4.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.10.3
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.55
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.54

Event History

Jan 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 22, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·01:06 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-36760.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36760?

The severity of CVE-2022-36760 is critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-36760?

Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.54 and prior versions are affected by CVE-2022-36760.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-36760?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-36760 by smuggling requests to the AJP server that Apache HTTP Server forwards requests to.

5

How do I fix CVE-2022-36760?

To fix CVE-2022-36760, update Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.55 or higher.

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