CVE-2024-39884

6.2 · MEDIUM

Published Jul 4, 2024 apache EPSS 0.89% (57th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-39884 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on July 4, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A regression in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.60 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local content. For example, PHP scripts may be served instead of interpreted.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.61, which fixes this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/17/6 Ref httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Ref security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0002/ Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/8 Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/17/6 Ref httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Ref security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0002/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39884?

CVE-2024-39884 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on July 4, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39884?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-39884?

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