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CVE-2017-3169 affects Apache HTTP Server with mod_ssl. Under a specific module interaction, an HTTP request sent to an HTTPS port may trigger a NULL pointer dereference. The main business concern is service availability, not confirmed data theft or code execution in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing or internal Apache HTTPS services running affected httpd versions with mod_ssl and third-party modules using the relevant connection hook. Treat as scheduled remediation unless the affected Apache service is business-critical, unstable, or directly internet-facing. Prioritize patching legacy 2.2 and early 2.4 deployments because the affected versions are old and likely unsupported. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache httpd to 2.2.33, 2.4.26, or later supported vendor builds.; Apply vendor advisories from Red Hat, Debian, Gentoo, Oracle, Apple, HPE, NetApp, or NoMachine where applicable.; Inventory third-party Apache modules on HTTPS virtual hosts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:2479CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:2483CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [dev] 20170619 CVE-2017-3169: mod_ssl null pointer dereferenceCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://www.nomachine.com/SU08O00185CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03908en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:3475CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3195CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3476CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3477CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3194CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3193CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://github.com/gottburgm/Exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-3169CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- GLSA-201710-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- RHSA-2017:2478CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [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
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-09CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [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
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NULL Pointer Dereference
NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.