CVE-2018-1312

Description

In Apache httpd 2.2.0 to 2.4.29, when generating an HTTP Digest authentication challenge, the nonce sent to prevent reply attacks was not correctly generated using a pseudo-random seed. In a cluster of servers using a common Digest authentication configuration, HTTP requests could be replayed across servers by an attacker without detection.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.78% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
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References

Link Tags
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3627-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4164 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0004/ third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03909en_us third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0367 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3627-2/ third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103524 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/24/7 third party advisory mailing list
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00020.html third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040571 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0366 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3937-2/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1898 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cde02fcd65286ba%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e100450209231830%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-09 third party advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd18c3c43602e66f9cdcf09f1de233804975b9572b0456cc582390b6f%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re3d27b6250aa8548b8845d314bb8a350b3df326cacbbfdfe4d455234%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r06f0d87ebb6d59ed8379633f36f72f5b1f79cadfda72ede0830b42cf%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc998b18880df98bafaade071346690c2bc1444adaa1a1ea464b93f0a%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r15f9aa4427581a1aecb4063f1b4b983511ae1c9935e2a0a6876dad3c%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfcf929bd33a6833e3f0c35eebdad70d5060665f9c4e17ea467c66770%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1312?
CVE-2018-1312 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1312?
To fix CVE-2018-1312, 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-2018-1312 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-1312 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1312?
CVE-2018-1312 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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