CVE-2021-41524

null pointer dereference in h2 fuzzing

Published Oct 5, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 25.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
While fuzzing the 2.4.49 httpd, a new null pointer dereference was detected during HTTP/2 request processing, allowing an external source to DoS the server. This requires a specially crafted request. The vulnerability was recently introduced in version 2.4.49. No exploit is known to the project.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Disable the HTTP/2 protocol.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-28543 While fuzzing the 2.4.49 httpd, a new null pointer dereference was detected during HTTP/2 request processing, allowing an external source to DoS the server. This requires a specially crafted request. The vulnerability was recently introduced in version 2.4.49. No exploit is known to the project.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 3:15 AM
Reserved
Sep 20, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 5, 2021, 9:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:08 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 5, 2021, 12:00 AM