CVE-2017-9789

HIGH

Apache httpd 2.4.26 - Memory Corruption

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

When under stress, closing many connections, the HTTP/2 handling code in Apache httpd 2.4.26 would sometimes access memory after it has been freed, resulting in potentially erratic behaviour.

References (22)

Core 22
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170911-0002/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99568
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_gentoo
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-32
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038907
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208221

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0609
EPSS Percentile 90.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (2)
apache/http_server 2.4.26
Apache Software Foundation/Apache HTTP Server 2.4.26
Published Jul 13, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026