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9.8

Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy_ajp crashes with malicious server response

DEBIAN-CVE-2026-28780
Summary

A malicious server can send a message that causes the Apache HTTP Server's mod_proxy_ajp module to crash. This happens when mod_proxy_ajp connects to a server that sends a specially crafted message. To fix this issue, update to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67 or later.

What to do
  • Update debian apache2 to version 2.4.67-1~deb12u2.
  • Update debian apache2 to version 2.4.67-1~deb13u2.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Debian:11 debian apache2 All versions
Debian:12 debian apache2 < 2.4.67-1~deb12u2
Fix: upgrade to 2.4.67-1~deb12u2
Debian:13 debian apache2 < 2.4.67-1~deb13u2
Fix: upgrade to 2.4.67-1~deb13u2
Debian:14 debian apache2 All versions
Original title
Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server. If mod_proxy_ajp connects to a malicious AJP server this AJP server can send a malicious AJP message back to mod_pro...
Original description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server. If mod_proxy_ajp connects to a malicious AJP server this AJP server can send a malicious AJP message back to mod_proxy_ajp and cause it to write 4 attacker controlled bytes after the end of a heap based buffer. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.
osv CVSS3.1 9.8
Published: 5 May 2026 · Updated: 7 May 2026 · First seen: 7 May 2026