NULL pointer dereference in Apache Http_server

CVE-2021-31618

Apache HTTP Server protocol handler for the HTTP/2 protocol checks received request headers against the size limitations as configured for the server and used for the HTTP/1 protocol as well. On violation of these restrictions and HTTP res…

EPSS: 0.512 (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-2021-31618?
CVE-2021-31618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http_server, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2021-31618?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-31618 known to be exploited?
8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.