CVE-2026-29168: CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_md via OCSP response data. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.30 through 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-770) in Apache HTTP Server's mod_md component allows uncontrolled allocation of resources triggered by OCSP response data. Affected versions range from 2.4.30 to 2.4.66. The flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially leading to denial of service or other impacts on confidentiality and integrity. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 2.4.67.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause resource exhaustion on the server, impacting availability, and potentially affecting confidentiality and integrity due to improper resource management. The CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.67 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade.
CVE-2026-29168: CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Description
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_md via OCSP response data. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.30 through 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-770) in Apache HTTP Server's mod_md component allows uncontrolled allocation of resources triggered by OCSP response data. Affected versions range from 2.4.30 to 2.4.66. The flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially leading to denial of service or other impacts on confidentiality and integrity. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 2.4.67.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause resource exhaustion on the server, impacting availability, and potentially affecting confidentiality and integrity due to improper resource management. The CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.67 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T11:48:34.053Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fa1920cbff5d86100ff75a
Added to database: 5/5/2026, 4:21:52 PM
Last enriched: 5/5/2026, 4:36:37 PM
Last updated: 5/5/2026, 6:07:21 PM
Views: 3
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