Vulnerability Description
In Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.23, malicious input to mod_auth_digest can cause the server to crash, and each instance continues to crash even for subsequently valid requests.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | 2.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-1415.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3796
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95076Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037508Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0906
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1161
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1413
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1414
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_naThird Party Advisory
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html#CVE-2016-2161Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e10
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r04e89e873d54116a0635ef2f7061c15acc5ed27ef7
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r76142b8c5119df2178be7c2dba88fde552eedeec37
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f8
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2161?
CVE-2016-2161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.23, malicious input to mod_auth_digest can cause the server to crash, and each instance continues to crash even for subsequently valid requests.
How severe is CVE-2016-2161?
CVE-2016-2161 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server.