F5-K000140784: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 23, 2024
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Updated

null pointer dereference in modproxy 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

6 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.5.017.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
15.1.10.8
F5 F5OS-A=1.7.0, >=1.5.1<=1.5.2
1.8.01.5.3
F5 F5OS-C>=1.6.0<=1.6.2
1.8.0
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 17.5.017.1.2.2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.1.6
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.1.10.8
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.8.01.5.3
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.8.0
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.60

Event History

Aug 23, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·05:11 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·05:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000140784?

The severity of F5-K000140784 is significant due to the potential for attackers to crash the server.

2

How do I fix F5-K000140784?

To fix F5-K000140784, users should upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.60 or later.

3

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.

4

Can I exploit F5-K000140784 remotely?

Yes, F5-K000140784 can be exploited remotely via a malicious request to the affected server.

5

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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