Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output Affecting httpd:2.4/mod_http2 package, versions <0:1.15.7-10.module_el8.10.0+3832+564e7653


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (26th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-HTTPD-7558056
  • published24 Jul 2024
  • disclosed23 Jul 2024

Introduced: 23 Jul 2024

CVE-2024-38473  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-116  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 httpd:2.4/mod_http2 to version 0:1.15.7-10.module_el8.10.0+3832+564e7653 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:4720.

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.

Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1