CVE-2024-38477

Name: CVE-2024-38477
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-01T19:15:05.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38477 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. null pointer dereference in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to crash the server via a malicious request. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

null pointer dereference in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to crash the server via a malicious request. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.60
Netapp	Clustered Data Ontap	9.0

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/10
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38477?

How severe is CVE-2024-38477?

CVE-2024-38477 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38477?

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