NULL pointer dereference in Apache HTTP Server

CVE-2020-13950

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.41 to 2.4.46 mod_proxy_http can be made to crash (NULL pointer dereference) with specially crafted requests using both Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding headers, leading to a Denial of Service

EPSS: 0.491 (98.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/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-2020-13950?
CVE-2020-13950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-06-10.
How severe is CVE-2020-13950?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-13950 known to be exploited?
12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.