CVE-2019-0217
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 16.64%
Last modified
CVE-2019-0217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache HTTP Server 2.4 release 2.4.38 and prior, a race condition in mod_auth_digest when running in a threaded server could allow a user with valid credentials to authenticate using another username, bypassing configured access control restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 16.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache HTTP Server 2.4 release 2.4.38 and prior, a race condition in mod_auth_digest when running in a threaded server could allow a user with valid credentials to authenticate using another username, bypassing configured access control restrictions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.38 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 28 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | All versions |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Ops Center | 12.3.3 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Ops Center | 12.4.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 7.0 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 7.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00051.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00061.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00084.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/02/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2343Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3436Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3932Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3933Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3935Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1695020Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/5Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190423-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3937-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3937-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4422Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00051.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00061.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00084.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/02/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2343Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3436Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3932Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3933Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3935Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1695020Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/5Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190423-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3937-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3937-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4422Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-0217?
In Apache HTTP Server 2.4 release 2.4.38 and prior, a race condition in mod_auth_digest when running in a threaded server could allow a user with valid credentials to authenticate using another username, bypassing configured access control restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2019-0217?
CVE-2019-0217 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0217?
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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