Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw can let a remote attacker crash an Apache HTTP Server process when WebDAV write handling is exposed. The business impact is availability loss, not data theft based on the provided sources. Priority depends on whether mod_dav and DAV write endpoints are enabled and reachable. Most relevant to Apache HTTP Server deployments before 2.4.8 with mod_dav and DAV write access reachable. Vendor-bundled Apache components may also be affected where advisories apply. Exposure is lower if WebDAV write support is disabled or tightly restricted. Treat as a targeted availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing WebDAV write services first, especially on legacy Apache or appliance-managed stacks. It is less urgent than code execution or data exposure flaws when DAV write is absent. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to 2.4.8 or a vendor-fixed supported package.; Apply relevant vendor advisories for bundled Apache httpd components.; Disable or restrict DAV write exposure if WebDAV write capability is unnecessary..
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- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_input_validation_vulnerabilities_in1CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2013-6438CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [4/4] - 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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [4/4] - 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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 [4/4] - 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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058587 [4/4] - 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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [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.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 [1/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 [9/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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