ID:12779 - Exploit for Double free in Apache HTTP Server - CVE-2026-23918

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12779 - Exploit for Double free in Apache HTTP Server - CVE-2026-23918

ID:12779 - Exploit for Double free in Apache HTTP Server - CVE-2026-23918

Published: June 23, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU129550
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23918
CWE-ID: CWE-415
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache HTTP Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free in Apache HTTP Server HTTP/2 handling when processing an early reset. A remote attacker can trigger an early reset condition to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

The issue is specific to the HTTP/2 protocol.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.