NULL pointer dereference in Apache Http_server

CVE-2018-8011

By specially crafting HTTP requests, the mod_md challenge handler would dereference a NULL pointer and cause the child process to segfault. This could be used to DoS the server. Fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.34 (Affected 2.4.33).

EPSS: 0.517 (98.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8011?
CVE-2018-8011 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http_server, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-07-18.
How severe is CVE-2018-8011?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-8011 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.