CVE-2026-59685: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
CVE-2026-59685 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server on Windows platforms. It occurs when processing paths with 8.3 filenames that may expand and cause memory corruption. This affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. No CVSS score is provided. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in Apache HTTP Server on Windows when handling paths using 8.3 short filenames that expand during processing, potentially leading to memory corruption. The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. The issue is publicly known but no exploit in the wild or patch information is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
The out-of-bounds write could lead to memory corruption, which may cause application crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. However, no specific exploitation details or confirmed impacts are provided in the input data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround information is provided at this time.
CVE-2026-59685: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Description
CVE-2026-59685 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server on Windows platforms. It occurs when processing paths with 8.3 filenames that may expand and cause memory corruption. This affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. No CVSS score is provided. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache HTTP Server
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in Apache HTTP Server on Windows when handling paths using 8.3 short filenames that expand during processing, potentially leading to memory corruption. The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. The issue is publicly known but no exploit in the wild or patch information is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
The out-of-bounds write could lead to memory corruption, which may cause application crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. However, no specific exploitation details or confirmed impacts are provided in the input data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-06T12:55:54.977Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abe8afca43b0b3b89c7c229
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 16:31:56 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 16:47:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 17:21:38 UTC
Views: 5
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