CVE-2024-42516

Apache HTTP Server: HTTP response splitting

Description

HTTP response splitting in the core of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker who can manipulate the Content-Type response headers of applications hosted or proxied by the server can split the HTTP response. This vulnerability was described as CVE-2023-38709 but the patch included in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 did not address the issue. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.64, which fixes this issue.

Category

N/A
CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.04%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42516?
CVE-2024-42516 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-42516?
To fix CVE-2024-42516, 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-2024-42516 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42516 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-2024-42516?
CVE-2024-42516 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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