CVE-2020-11984 Memory corruption in Apache HTTP Server
A buffer overflow in mod_proxy_uwsgi allows attackers to disclose information or potentially execute remote code on Apache HTTP Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-11984?
CVE-2020-11984 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apache Http Server, published on 7 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache HTTP server 2.4.32 to 2.4.44 mod_proxy_uwsgi info disclosure and possible RCE
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11984?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including apache. It affects 13 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
apache Bitnami | From 2.4.32 | 2.4.44 |
Products include Apache Http Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Netapp Clustered Data Ontap, Opensuse Leap and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11984?
Upgrade apache to 2.4.44 or later.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-11984 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-11984 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Http Server
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2020-11984, BIT-apache-2020-11984, CLEANSTART-2026-TH04863, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-11984, DLA-2362-1, GHSA-7fcg-7xhc-3997 and 3 more.