ID:10719 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Apache HTTP Server - CVE-2021-44790

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10719 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Apache HTTP Server - CVE-2021-44790

ID:10719 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Apache HTTP Server - CVE-2021-44790

Published: October 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59056
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44790
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache HTTP Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing multipart content in mod_lua. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected web server, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.