NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting mod_http2 package, versions <0:1.15.7-3.module+el8.4.0+8625+d397f3da


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Not Defined
EPSS
81.21% (99th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-MODHTTP2-2135571
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed4 Jun 2021

Introduced: 4 Jun 2021

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

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 mod_http2 to version 0:1.15.7-3.module+el8.4.0+8625+d397f3da or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mod_http2 package and not the mod_http2 package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos: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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