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CVE-2019-0211 lets code already running inside certain Apache HTTP Server child processes escape to the parent process privilege level, usually root. It is not described as a remote unauthenticated entry point, but it can turn a web-script or low-privilege foothold into full server control on affected Unix systems. Unix Apache HTTP Server deployments running 2.4.17 through 2.4.38 with event, worker, or prefork MPM are in scope. Exposure is higher where local users, shared hosting tenants, CGI, PHP, or other in-process scripting paths can run code under Apache child privileges. Non-Unix systems are listed as unaffected. Treat this as high priority where Apache hosts run dynamic code or support multiple users. It is especially serious after any web application compromise because it can convert limited Apache-level access into root-level control. Patch affected Unix servers promptly through vendor-supported updates. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache HTTP Server or OS packages to a vendor-fixed release outside 2.4.17-2.4.38.; Prioritize Unix servers using event, worker, or prefork MPM.; Review vendor advisories for distribution-specific fixed package versions..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20190403 [SECURITY] [DSA 4422-1] apache2 security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_19_14CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- USN-3937-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- FEDORA-2019-cf7695b470CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- DSA-4422CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- [httpd-users] 20190406 [users@httpd] CVE-2019-0211/0215/0217CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- FEDORA-2019-119b14075aCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- 20190407 [slackware-security] httpd (SSA:2019-096-01)CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 46676CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [community-dev] 20190411 CVE-2019-0211 applicable to versions 2.2.x?CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [community-dev] 20190411 Re: CVE-2019-0211 applicable to versions 2.2.x?CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- RHSA-2019:0746CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [community-dev] 20190411 RE: CVE-2019-0211 applicable to versions 2.2.x?CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K32957101CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201904-20CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190423-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2019:0980CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBA-2019:0959CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- FEDORA-2019-a4ed7400f4CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- RHSA-2019:1297CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2019:1296CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [httpd-cvs] 20190611 svn commit: r1861068 - /httpd/site/trunk/content/security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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