CVE-2026-42528
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CVE-2026-42528 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory calculation bug in mod_dav in Apache httpd 2.4.67 and earlier allows an attacker with permission to create WebDAV locks to crash server child processes. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory calculation bug in mod_dav in Apache httpd 2.4.67 and earlier allows an attacker with permission to create WebDAV locks to crash server child processes. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.69 |
References
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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