Out-of-bounds Read Affecting mod_md package, versions <1:2.0.8-8.module+el8.3.0+6814+67d1e611


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
4.69% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-MODMD-1967513
  • published26 Sept 2021
  • disclosed16 Sept 2021

Introduced: 16 Sep 2021

CVE-2021-36160  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 mod_md to version 1:2.0.8-8.module+el8.3.0+6814+67d1e611 or higher.

NVD Description

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

A carefully crafted request uri-path can cause mod_proxy_uwsgi to read above the allocated memory and crash (DoS). This issue affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.30 to 2.4.48 (inclusive).

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