CVE-2016-4975

mod_userdir CRLF injection

Description

Possible CRLF injection allowing HTTP response splitting attacks for sites which use mod_userdir. This issue was mitigated by changes made in 2.4.25 and 2.2.32 which prohibit CR or LF injection into the "Location" or other outbound header key or value. Fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.25 (Affected 2.4.1-2.4.23). Fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.2.32 (Affected 2.2.0-2.2.31).

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 78.14% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Published at:
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References

Link Tags
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html#CVE-2016-4975 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180926-0006/ third party advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03908en_us
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105093 third party advisory vdb entry
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html#CVE-2016-4975 vendor advisory
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4975?
CVE-2016-4975 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4975?
To fix CVE-2016-4975, 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-2016-4975 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-4975 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~78% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-4975?
CVE-2016-4975 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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