CVE-2021-36160
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 62.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36160 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A carefully crafted request uri-path can cause mod_proxy_uwsgi to read above the allocated memory and crash (DoS). This issue affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.30 to 2.4.48 (inclusive).. EPSS estimates a 62.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A carefully crafted request uri-path can cause mod_proxy_uwsgi to read above the allocated memory and crash (DoS). This issue affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.30 to 2.4.48 (inclusive).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.4.30, < 2.4.49 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | All versions |
| Netapp | Storagegrid | All versions |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Network Function Cloud Native Environment | 1.10.0 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Base Platform | 13.4.0.0 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Base Platform | 13.5.0.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.4.0 |
| Oracle | Instantis Enterprisetrack | 17.1 |
| Oracle | Instantis Enterprisetrack | 17.2 |
| Oracle | Instantis Enterprisetrack | 17.3 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.58 |
| Oracle | Zfs Storage Appliance Kit | 8.8 |
| Broadcom | Brocade Fabric Operating System Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211008-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4982Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211008-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4982Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36160?
A carefully crafted request uri-path can cause mod_proxy_uwsgi to read above the allocated memory and crash (DoS). This issue affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.30 to 2.4.48 (inclusive).
How severe is CVE-2021-36160?
CVE-2021-36160 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 62.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36160?
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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