CVE-2011-4415

UnknownEPSS 3.10%

Last modified

CVE-2011-4415 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ap_pregsub function in server/util.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.0.x through 2.0.64 and 2.2.x through 2.2.21, when the mod_setenvif module is enabled, does not restrict the size of values of environment variables, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or NULL pointer dereference) via a .htaccess file with a crafted SetEnvIf directive, in conjunction with a crafted HTTP request header, related to (1) the "len +=" statement and (2) the apr_pcalloc function call, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3607.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ap_pregsub function in server/util.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.0.x through 2.0.64 and 2.2.x through 2.2.21, when the mod_setenvif module is enabled, does not restrict the size of values of environment variables, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or NULL pointer dereference) via a .htaccess file with a crafted SetEnvIf directive, in conjunction with a crafted HTTP request header, related to (1) the "len +=" statement and (2) the apr_pcalloc function call, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3607.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.10%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ApacheHttp Server2.0
ApacheHttp Server2.0.9
ApacheHttp Server2.0.28
ApacheHttp Server2.0.32
ApacheHttp Server2.0.34Beta
ApacheHttp Server2.0.35
ApacheHttp Server2.0.36
ApacheHttp Server2.0.37
ApacheHttp Server2.0.38
ApacheHttp Server2.0.39
ApacheHttp Server2.0.40
ApacheHttp Server2.0.41
ApacheHttp Server2.0.42
ApacheHttp Server2.0.43
ApacheHttp Server2.0.44
ApacheHttp Server2.0.45
ApacheHttp Server2.0.46
ApacheHttp Server2.0.47
ApacheHttp Server2.0.48
ApacheHttp Server2.0.49
ApacheHttp Server2.0.50
ApacheHttp Server2.0.51
ApacheHttp Server2.0.52
ApacheHttp Server2.0.53
ApacheHttp Server2.0.54
ApacheHttp Server2.0.55
ApacheHttp Server2.0.56
ApacheHttp Server2.0.57
ApacheHttp Server2.0.58
ApacheHttp Server2.0.59
ApacheHttp Server2.0.60
ApacheHttp Server2.0.61
ApacheHttp Server2.0.63
ApacheHttp Server2.0.64
ApacheHttp Server2.2.0
ApacheHttp Server2.2.1
ApacheHttp Server2.2.2
ApacheHttp Server2.2.3
ApacheHttp Server2.2.4
ApacheHttp Server2.2.6
ApacheHttp Server2.2.8
ApacheHttp Server2.2.9
ApacheHttp Server2.2.10
ApacheHttp Server2.2.11
ApacheHttp Server2.2.12
ApacheHttp Server2.2.13
ApacheHttp Server2.2.14
ApacheHttp Server2.2.15
ApacheHttp Server2.2.16
ApacheHttp Server2.2.18

Showing 50 of 53 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4415?
The ap_pregsub function in server/util.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.0.x through 2.0.64 and 2.2.x through 2.2.21, when the mod_setenvif module is enabled, does not restrict the size of values of environment variables, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or NULL pointer dereference) via a .htaccess file with a crafted SetEnvIf directive, in conjunction with a crafted HTTP request header, related to (1) the "len +=" statement and (2) the apr_pcalloc function call, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3607.
How severe is CVE-2011-4415?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4415 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4415?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST