The ap_read_request function in server/protocol.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-200.
Summary
The ap_read_request function in server/protocol.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.15, when a multithreaded MPM is used, does not properly handle headers in subrequests in certain circumstances involving a parent request that has a body, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted request that triggers access to memory locations associated with an earlier request.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.35 to before 2.0.64; 2.2.0 to before 2.2.15 | Vulnerable | Apache |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.35 to before 2.0.64; 2.2.0 to before 2.2.15 Vulnerable ·Apache
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Remediation
Red Hat 4 advisories
- RHSA-2010:0602 Released 2010-08-04 · Red Hat rating ModerateRed Hat Certificate System 7.3 security update
- Red Hat Certificate System 7.3 for 4AS ant-1.6.5-1jpp_1rh, avalon-logkit-1.2-2jpp_4rh, axis-1.2.1-1jpp_3rh +39
- Red Hat Certificate System 7.3 for 4ES ant-1.6.5-1jpp_1rh, avalon-logkit-1.2-2jpp_4rh, axis-1.2.1-1jpp_3rh +39
- RHSA-2010:0396 Released 2010-05-05 · Red Hat rating Moderatehttpd and httpd22 security and enhancement update
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server 1 for RHEL 5 Server httpd-2.2.14-1.2.6.jdk6.ep5.el5, httpd-2.2.14-1.2.6.jdk6.ep5.el5.i386, httpd-devel-2.2.14-1.2.6.jdk6.ep5.el5 +5
- Red Hat JBoss Web Server 1.0 for RHEL 4 AS httpd22-2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4, httpd22-2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4.i386, httpd22-apr-2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4 +13
- Red Hat JBoss Web Server 1.0 for RHEL 4 ES httpd22-2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4, httpd22-2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4.i386, httpd22-apr-2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4 +13
- RHSA-2010:0175 Released 2010-03-25 · Red Hat rating Lowhttpd security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7, httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7.i386, httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7.ia64 +17
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7, httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7.i386, httpd-devel-2.0.52-41.ent.7 +7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7, httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7.i386, httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7.ia64 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7, httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7.i386, httpd-2.0.52-41.ent.7.ia64 +12
Show 1 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2010:0168 Released 2010-03-25 · Red Hat rating Moderatehttpd security and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) httpd-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4, httpd-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4.i386, httpd-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4.ia64 +13
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) httpd-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4, httpd-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4.i386, mod_ssl-1:2.2.3-31.el5_4.4 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) httpd-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4, httpd-devel-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4, httpd-devel-2.2.3-31.el5_4.4.i386 +2
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Certificate System 7.3 for 4AS | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0602 |
| Red Hat Certificate System 7.3 for 4ES | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0602 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0168 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0175 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0168 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0168 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0175 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0175 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0175 |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server 1 for RHEL 5 Server | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0396 |
| Red Hat JBoss Web Server 1.0 for RHEL 4 AS | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0396 |
| Red Hat JBoss Web Server 1.0 for RHEL 4 ES | Fixed | RHSA-2010:0396 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2010-0434
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jm28-fmm3-4cr6
References
Patch 4
Advisory 18
- RHSA-2010:0175
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0014.html
- PM12247
- FEDORA-2010-6131
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10358
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8695
- HPSBUX02531
- PM15829
- https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=48359
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujuly2013-1899826.html
- RHSA-2010:0168
- APPLE-SA-2010-11-10-1
- SUSE-SR:2010:010
- [security-announce] 20100923 VMSA-2010-0014 VMware Workstation, Player, and ACE address several security issues
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=570171
- DSA-2035
- PM08939
- FEDORA-2010-5942
Other 28
- ADV-2010-1411
- ADV-2010-0911
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
- ADV-2010-1001
- ADV-2010-0994
- ADV-2010-1057
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058587 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058587 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 [1/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073140 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/cvejsontohtml.py security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1888194 [7/13] - /httpd/site/trunk/content/security/json/
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073140 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/cvejsontohtml.py security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073143 [2/3] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 [7/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 [7/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073146 [2/3] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/cvejsontohtml.py security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 [1/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/
- [httpd-cvs] 20210603 svn commit: r1075360 [2/3] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2021-31618.json security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210603 svn commit: r1075360 [1/3] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2021-31618.json security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210606 svn commit: r1075467 [2/2] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2021-31618.json security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210606 svn commit: r1075467 [1/2] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2021-31618.json security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- [httpd-cvs] 20210606 svn commit: r1075470 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2020-13938.json security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
Sources
- CVE-2010-0434 · CVE Program
- CVE-2010-0434 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jm28-fmm3-4cr6 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2010-0434 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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