Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.53 using ap_rwrite/ap_rputs integer overflow

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.53. Affected by this vulnerability is the function using ap_rwrite/ap_rputs. Performing a manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-28614. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.53 (Web Server). This affects the function using ap_rwrite/ap_rputs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 06/09/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-28614 since 04/04/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/09/2022).

Upgrading to version 2.4.54 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at httpd.apache.org.

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Type

• Web Server

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• HTTP Server

Version

• 2.4.0
• 2.4.1
• 2.4.2
• 2.4.3
• 2.4.4
• 2.4.5
• 2.4.6
• 2.4.7
• 2.4.8
• 2.4.9
• 2.4.10
• 2.4.11
• 2.4.12
• 2.4.13
• 2.4.14
• 2.4.15
• 2.4.16
• 2.4.17
• 2.4.18
• 2.4.19
• 2.4.20
• 2.4.21
• 2.4.22
• 2.4.23
• 2.4.24
• 2.4.25
• 2.4.26
• 2.4.27
• 2.4.28
• 2.4.29
• 2.4.30
• 2.4.31
• 2.4.32
• 2.4.33
• 2.4.34
• 2.4.35
• 2.4.36
• 2.4.37
• 2.4.38
• 2.4.39
• 2.4.40
• 2.4.41
• 2.4.42
• 2.4.43
• 2.4.44
• 2.4.45
• 2.4.46
• 2.4.47
• 2.4.48
• 2.4.49
• 2.4.50
• 2.4.51
• 2.4.52
• 2.4.53

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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