First published: Fri Oct 21 2016(Updated: )
There is an error in protocol parsing logic of mod_cluster load balancer Apache HTTP Server modules that allows attacker to cause a Segmentation Fault in the serving httpd process. The vector is mod_cluster service messages that are used by worker nodes to communicate their status, load and deployed applications to the mod_cluster balancer. With proper production configuration, the VirtualHost accepting these messages is accessible only from an internal network where worker nodes reside. The error cannot be exploited from the Internet by arbitrary clients. Upstream bug: <a href="https://issues.jboss.org/browse/JBCS-193">https://issues.jboss.org/browse/JBCS-193</a>
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apache Http Server |
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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1387605 is considered critical due to the potential for Segmentation Faults leading to service disruption.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1387605, upgrade to the latest version of the Apache HTTP Server that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
REHAT-BUG-1387605 affects the Apache HTTP Server with the mod_cluster load balancer module.
Exploitations of REDHAT-BUG-1387605 can lead to denial-of-service attacks through Segmentation Faults.
There is no specific indication that REDHAT-BUG-1387605 is being actively exploited, but it poses a significant risk and should be addressed promptly.