Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server on Windows while processing paths with 8.3 names that may grow when expanded. (CVE-2026-59685)
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server on Windows when processing file paths that use 8.3 short names which may expand to longer paths. This affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. The vulnerability could lead to memory corruption due to improper handling of path expansions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-59685 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server running on Windows platforms. It occurs during the processing of file paths that use 8.3 short names, which can expand to longer paths, potentially causing a buffer overflow or memory corruption. The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause memory corruption on affected Apache HTTP Server instances running on Windows by exploiting path processing of 8.3 names. This could potentially lead to denial of service or other undefined behavior depending on how the memory corruption manifests. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigations or workarounds are provided in the available data.
Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server on Windows while processing paths with 8.3 names that may grow when expanded. (CVE-2026-59685)
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server on Windows when processing file paths that use 8.3 short names which may expand to longer paths. This affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. The vulnerability could lead to memory corruption due to improper handling of path expansions.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-59685 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server running on Windows platforms. It occurs during the processing of file paths that use 8.3 short names, which can expand to longer paths, potentially causing a buffer overflow or memory corruption. The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause memory corruption on affected Apache HTTP Server instances running on Windows by exploiting path processing of 8.3 names. This could potentially lead to denial of service or other undefined behavior depending on how the memory corruption manifests. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigations or workarounds are provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-r58c-q4p8-g3xf
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-59685"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abeb3e3a43b0b3b89ed017b
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 19:26:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 19:28:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:45:56 UTC
Views: 4
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