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Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_proxy_html with crafted HTTP response bodies. (CVE-2026-56449)

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High
Published: 10/01/2026 (10/01/2026, 18:32:45 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server's mod_proxy_html module when processing crafted HTTP response bodies. This affects versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided.

Affected software

apache/httpd
pkg:rpm/apache/httpd
Affected versions
>=2.4.0 <=2.4.68

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AILast updated: 10/01/2026, 19:29:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-56449 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the mod_proxy_html module of Apache HTTP Server. It occurs when the module processes specially crafted HTTP response bodies, potentially causing memory corruption. The affected versions include all releases from 2.4.0 up to and including 2.4.68. No further technical details or exploitation information is available.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause memory corruption in the Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy_html module. The exact impact, such as remote code execution or denial of service, is not specified in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available information.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-76ff-8r4r-vpm8
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-56449"]
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abeb3e3a43b0b3b89ed0248

Added to database: 10/01/2026, 19:26:27 UTC

Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 19:29:11 UTC

Last updated: 10/02/2026, 03:45:56 UTC

Views: 8

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