Advisoriesby IbisApache Software FoundationCVE-2026-42528
Apache HTTP Server: excessive memory allocation
Medium4.3CVE-2026-42528 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · updated Oct 6, 2026
A memory calculation bug in mod_dav in Apache httpd 2.4.67 and earlier allows an attacker with permission to create WebDAV locks to crash server child processes. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache HTTP Server Product | <= 2.4.68 | No fix yet |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
- Severity from
- CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
- Weakness
- CWE-789
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