CVE-2026-29167: CWE-416: Use After Free in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
A critical Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in the mod_ldap module of Apache HTTP Server affecting per-directory configuration. This vulnerability impacts Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. It allows for potential complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which addresses this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-29167 is a critical Use After Free vulnerability in the Apache HTTP Server's mod_ldap module related to per-directory configuration handling. The flaw affects all versions from 2.4.0 up to and including 2.4.67. Exploitation could lead to full compromise of the server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Apache Software Foundation has released version 2.4.68 to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in complete compromise of the affected Apache HTTP Server, including unauthorized disclosure of information, modification or destruction of data, and disruption of service availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's advisory indicating the fix is included in 2.4.68.
CVE-2026-29167: CWE-416: Use After Free in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Description
A critical Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in the mod_ldap module of Apache HTTP Server affecting per-directory configuration. This vulnerability impacts Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. It allows for potential complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which addresses this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-29167 is a critical Use After Free vulnerability in the Apache HTTP Server's mod_ldap module related to per-directory configuration handling. The flaw affects all versions from 2.4.0 up to and including 2.4.67. Exploitation could lead to full compromise of the server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Apache Software Foundation has released version 2.4.68 to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in complete compromise of the affected Apache HTTP Server, including unauthorized disclosure of information, modification or destruction of data, and disruption of service availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's advisory indicating the fix is included in 2.4.68.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T11:47:30.099Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a26e45ce29bf47b501dd910
Added to database: 06/08/2026, 15:48:44 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 17:18:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:46 UTC
Views: 190
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