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CVE-2016-1546 The Apache HTTP Server 2.4.17 and 2.4.18, when mod_http2 is enabled, does not limit the number of simultaneous stream workers for a single HTTP/2 connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a d...

MediumCVSS 5.9 EPSS 15.9%
Published
Updated
Exploit status
No public exploit known

Description

The Apache HTTP Server 2.4.17 and 2.4.18, when mod_http2 is enabled, does not limit the number of simultaneous stream workers for a single HTTP/2 connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stream-processing outage) via modified flow-control windows.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
debian/apache2(Debian:12) < 2.4.20-1 2.4.20-1
debian/apache2(Debian:13) < 2.4.20-1 2.4.20-1
debian/apache2(Debian:14) < 2.4.20-1 2.4.20-1
Apache HTTP Server = 2.4.17 No fix listed
Apache HTTP Server = 2.4.18 No fix listed

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