Memory Leak Affecting mod_lua package, versions <0:2.4.64-1.amzn2023.0.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
4.8% (92nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-MODLUA-11483446
  • published6 Aug 2025
  • disclosed10 Jul 2025

Introduced: 10 Jul 2025

CVE-2025-53020  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-401  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 mod_lua to version 0:2.4.64-1.amzn2023.0.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2025-1125.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mod_lua package and not the mod_lua package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

Late Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server.

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.17 up to 2.4.63.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.64, which fixes the issue.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1