Apache2: Use After Free vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with mod_ldap in per-directory configuration This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0…
A Use After Free vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ldap module when used in per-directory configuration. This affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. The vulnerability is resolved in version 2.4.68. Exploitation could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Apache HTTP Server with mod_ldap enabled and configured per-directory is vulnerable to a Use After Free condition. This vulnerability affects all versions starting from 2.4.0 up to and including 2.4.67. The issue is fixed in version 2.4.68. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this Use After Free vulnerability can result in complete compromise of the affected server, including unauthorized disclosure of information, modification of data, and denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users are strongly recommended to upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified. Patch status is confirmed as fixed in 2.4.68.
Apache2: Use After Free vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with mod_ldap in per-directory configuration This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0…
Description
A Use After Free vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ldap module when used in per-directory configuration. This affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. The vulnerability is resolved in version 2.4.68. Exploitation could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm15?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trustypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm20?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm11?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm6?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=questingpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Apache HTTP Server with mod_ldap enabled and configured per-directory is vulnerable to a Use After Free condition. This vulnerability affects all versions starting from 2.4.0 up to and including 2.4.67. The issue is fixed in version 2.4.68. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this Use After Free vulnerability can result in complete compromise of the affected server, including unauthorized disclosure of information, modification of data, and denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users are strongly recommended to upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified. Patch status is confirmed as fixed in 2.4.68.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-29167
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","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: 6a61511f9c2644c7f8da5f6b
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:55:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:46 UTC
Views: 26
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