CVE-2006-20001

Apache HTTP Server: mod_dav out of bounds read, or write of zero byte

Description

A carefully crafted If: request header can cause a memory read, or write of a single zero byte, in a pool (heap) memory location beyond the header value sent. This could cause the process to crash. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.54 and earlier.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.67% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html release notes vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-01
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0005/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-20001?
CVE-2006-20001 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-20001?
To fix CVE-2006-20001, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-20001 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-20001 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2006-20001?
CVE-2006-20001 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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