CVE-2024-38474: Apache HTTP Server weakness with encoded question marks in backreferences
First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
Apache HTTP Server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/apache2 | 2.4.62-1~deb11u1 2.4.61-1~deb11u1 2.4.62-1~deb12u1 2.4.62-1~deb12u2 2.4.62-3 | |
| IBM Planning Analytics | <=2.1 | |
| IBM Planning Analytics | <=2.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=17.1.0<=17.1.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=16.1.0<=16.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=15.1.0<=15.1.10 | |
| F5 Traffix Systems Signaling Delivery Controller | =5.2.0=5.1.0 | |
| Apache Http Server | >=2.4.0<2.4.60 | |
| IBM Data ONTAP | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38474
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38474
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38474
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38474
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38474
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html#CVE-2024-38474
- https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/1feb5e04a4f7b5f3f13cd40f9635144319dcf24a
- https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/4797330ad813d9f8a2bb1b3b8d03ceb523dc4884
- https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69197
- https://bugs.debian.org/1079172
- https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/a1a93beb58b81f1de2b713ae5f96c41ed5952a74
- https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/a0a68b99d131741c1867cff321424892838fc4b3
- https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1918561)
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4720
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4719
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4726
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4820
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4827
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4830
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4863
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4862
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4938
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4943
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5240
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5239
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2295013
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000140620
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7168387 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38474?
CVE-2024-38474 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38474?
To fix CVE-2024-38474, upgrade to the patched versions of affected Apache HTTP Server packages as specified by your vendor.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38474?
CVE-2024-38474 affects Apache HTTP Server versions prior to 2.4.62 as well as certain versions of IBM Planning Analytics and F5 BIG-IP.
Can CVE-2024-38474 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-38474 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to vulnerable servers.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-38474?
Yes, proof-of-concept exploits for CVE-2024-38474 have been demonstrated, increasing the urgency of applying security updates.
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