Vulnerability identifier: #VU26528
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-457
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache HTTP Server
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the "mod_proxy_ftp" may use uninitialized memory when proxying to a malicious FTP server. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache HTTP Server: 2.4.0 - 2.4.41
CPE
External links
http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?