CVE-2022-37436: Apache HTTP Server: mod_proxy prior to 2.4.55 allows a backend to trigger HTTP response splitting

Published Jan 17, 2023
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Updated

Prior to Apache HTTP Server 2.4.55, a malicious backend can cause the response headers to be truncated early, resulting in some headers being incorporated into the response body. If the later headers have any security purpose, they will not be interpreted by the client.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/httpd<2.4.55
2.4.55
Apache HTTP Server<2.4.55
F5 BIG-IP>=17.5.0<=17.5.1, >=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.5.1.117.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 F5OS-A>=1.8.0<=1.8.4, >=1.5.1<=1.5.4, >=1.3.0<=1.3.2
1.8.4
F5 F5OS-C>=1.8.0<=1.8.2, >=1.6.0<=1.6.4, >=1.5.0<=1.5.1, >=1.3.0<=1.3.2
F5 Traffix SDC=5.2.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.5.1.117.1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.4
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.55

Event History

Jan 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 22, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·12:02 AM
Data Sourced
via F5·12:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-37436?

CVE-2022-37436 is a vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server prior to version 2.4.55 that allows a malicious backend to truncate response headers, resulting in some headers being incorporated into the response body.

2

How does CVE-2022-37436 affect Apache HTTP Server?

CVE-2022-37436 affects Apache HTTP Server versions prior to 2.4.55.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37436?

CVE-2022-37436 has a severity of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

What is the CWE ID of CVE-2022-37436?

CVE-2022-37436 is associated with CWE IDs 113 and 436.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-37436?

To fix CVE-2022-37436, upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.55 or later.

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