CVE-2024-36387

Apache HTTP Server: DoS by Null pointer in websocket over HTTP/2

Description

Serving WebSocket protocol upgrades over a HTTP/2 connection could result in a Null Pointer dereference, leading to a crash of the server process, degrading performance.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.28%
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 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/ third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/4 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36387?
CVE-2024-36387 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36387?
To fix CVE-2024-36387, 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-2024-36387 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36387 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36387?
CVE-2024-36387 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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