NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting httpd:2.4/mod_http2 package, versions <0:1.15.7-3.module_el8.5.0+2609+b30d9eec


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
81.21% (99th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-HTTPD-5632963
  • published28 May 2023
  • disclosed9 Nov 2021

Introduced: 9 Nov 2021

CVE-2021-26690  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 httpd:2.4/mod_http2 to version 0:1.15.7-3.module_el8.5.0+2609+b30d9eec or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2021:4257.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream httpd:2.4/mod_http2 package and not the httpd:2.4/mod_http2 package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.46 A specially crafted Cookie header handled by mod_session can cause a NULL pointer dereference and crash, leading to a possible Denial Of Service

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