CVE-2022-29404
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.68%
Last modified
CVE-2022-29404 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.53 and earlier, a malicious request to a lua script that calls r:parsebody(0) may cause a denial of service due to no default limit on possible input size.. EPSS estimates a 5.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.53 and earlier, a malicious request to a lua script that calls r:parsebody(0) may cause a denial of service due to no default limit on possible input size.
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 | <= 2.4.53 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | All versions |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220624-0005/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220624-0005/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29404?
In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.53 and earlier, a malicious request to a lua script that calls r:parsebody(0) may cause a denial of service due to no default limit on possible input size.
How severe is CVE-2022-29404?
CVE-2022-29404 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29404?
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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