Vulnerability Description
In Apache httpd 2.2.x before 2.2.33 and 2.4.x before 2.4.26, mod_ssl may dereference a NULL pointer when third-party modules call ap_hook_process_connection() during an HTTP request to an HTTPS port.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3896
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99134Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038711Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2478
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2479
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2483
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3193
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3194
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3195
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3475
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3476
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3477
- https://github.com/gottburgm/Exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-3169
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cd
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3169?
CVE-2017-3169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Apache httpd 2.2.x before 2.2.33 and 2.4.x before 2.4.26, mod_ssl may dereference a NULL pointer when third-party modules call ap_hook_process_connection() during an HTTP request to an HTTPS port.
How severe is CVE-2017-3169?
CVE-2017-3169 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3169?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server.