F5-K000140784: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Aug 23 2024(Updated: )
null pointer dereference in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to crash the server via a malicious request. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 F5OS-A | =1.7.0>=1.5.1<=1.5.2 | 1.8.0 |
| F5 F5OS-C | >=1.6.0<=1.6.2 | 1.8.0 |
| F5 Traffix Systems Signaling Delivery Controller | =5.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of F5-K000140784?
The severity of F5-K000140784 is significant due to the potential for attackers to crash the server.
How do I fix F5-K000140784?
To fix F5-K000140784, users should upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.60 or later.
Which software versions are affected by F5-K000140784?
F5-K000140784 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 17.1.0 to 17.1.1, 16.1.0 to 16.1.5, 15.1.0 to 15.1.10, and F5OS versions 1.5.1 to 1.8.0.
Can I exploit F5-K000140784 remotely?
Yes, F5-K000140784 can be exploited remotely via a malicious request to the affected server.
What is a null pointer dereference in the context of F5-K000140784?
A null pointer dereference in F5-K000140784 refers to an error in the mod_proxy module that can lead to server crashes when improperly handling requests.
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- canonical/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/17.1.0
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- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/16.1.0
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- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/15.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/15.1.10
- canonical/f5 f5os-a
- version/f5 f5os-a/1.7.0
- version/f5 f5os-a/1.5.1
- version/f5 f5os-a/1.5.2
- canonical/f5 f5os-c
- version/f5 f5os-c/1.6.0
- version/f5 f5os-c/1.6.2
- canonical/f5 traffix systems signaling delivery controller
- version/f5 traffix systems signaling delivery controller/5.2.0