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Apache2: Use After Free vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server module mod_http2 when file handles are already exhausted.

0
High
Published: 06/08/2026 (06/08/2026, 16:16:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: apache2

Description

A Use After Free vulnerability exists in the Apache HTTP Server module mod_http2 when file handles are already exhausted. This affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.55 through 2.4.67. The vulnerability can lead to impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The affected versions include various Ubuntu package versions of Apache 2.4.x. Patch status is not confirmed from the provided data.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
apache2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm11?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionic
Affected versions
=2.4.27-2ubuntu3=2.4.29-1ubuntu1=2.4.29-1ubuntu2=2.4.29-1ubuntu3=2.4.29-1ubuntu4=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.2=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.3=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.4=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.5=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.6=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.7=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.8=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.10=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.11=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.12=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.13=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.14=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.16=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.17=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.18=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.19=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.20=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.21=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.22=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.23=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.24=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.25=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.26=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm1=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm2=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm3=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm4=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm6=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm7=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm8=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm9=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm10=2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm11
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
apache2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm5?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focal
Affected versions
<2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23+esm5=2.4.41-1ubuntu1=2.4.41-4ubuntu1=2.4.41-4ubuntu2=2.4.41-4ubuntu3=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.1=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.3=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.4=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.5=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.6=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.7=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.8=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.9=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.10=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.11=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.12=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.13=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.14=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.15=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.16=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.17=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.19=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.20=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23+esm2=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23+esm3=2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23+esm4
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
apache2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=jammy
Affected versions
<2.4.52-1ubuntu4.23=2.4.48-3.1ubuntu3=2.4.48-3.1ubuntu4=2.4.51-2ubuntu1=2.4.52-1ubuntu1=2.4.52-1ubuntu2=2.4.52-1ubuntu4=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.1=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.2=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.3=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.4=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.5=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.6=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.7=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.8=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.9=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.10=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.11=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.13=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.14=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.15=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.16=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.18=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.19=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.20=2.4.52-1ubuntu4.21
Ubuntu:24.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
apache2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=noble
Affected versions
<2.4.58-1ubuntu8.15=2.4.57-2ubuntu2=2.4.57-2ubuntu3=2.4.58-1ubuntu1=2.4.58-1ubuntu2=2.4.58-1ubuntu6=2.4.58-1ubuntu7=2.4.58-1ubuntu8=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.1=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.2=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.3=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.5=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.6=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.7=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.8=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.10=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.11=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.12=2.4.58-1ubuntu8.13
Ubuntu:25.10more threats →ghsa
apache2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=questing
Affected versions
=2.4.63-1ubuntu1=2.4.63-1ubuntu3=2.4.64-1ubuntu2=2.4.64-1ubuntu3=2.4.64-1ubuntu3.2=2.4.64-1ubuntu3.3=2.4.64-1ubuntu3.4=2.4.64-1ubuntu3.5
Ubuntu:26.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
apache2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=resolute
Affected versions
<2.4.66-2ubuntu2.4=2.4.64-1ubuntu3=2.4.65-3ubuntu1=2.4.66-2ubuntu1=2.4.66-2ubuntu2=2.4.66-2ubuntu2.1=2.4.66-2ubuntu2.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/22/2026, 23:51:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is a Use After Free issue in the mod_http2 module of Apache HTTP Server triggered when file handles are exhausted. It affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.55 through 2.4.67, including multiple Ubuntu package versions. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the data, and no known exploits are reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to cause a Use After Free condition, potentially leading to information disclosure, data modification, or denial of service. The CVSS vector suggests the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected server.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Monitor official Apache HTTP Server and Ubuntu security advisories for updates and apply any available patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-48913
Osv Schema Version
1.7.0
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:25.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a6151199c2644c7f8da5c40

Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:09 UTC

Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:51:24 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 15:39:55 UTC

Views: 22

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