CVE-2025-53020
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-10
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: Apache Software Foundation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apache | http_server | From 2.4.17 (inc) to 2.4.64 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-401 | The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, making the memory unavailable for reallocation and reuse. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Late Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime issue in the Apache HTTP Server. It affects versions from 2.4.17 up to 2.4.63 and involves memory being released later than it should be after its effective lifetime, which can lead to potential problems in the server's operation. The issue is fixed in version 2.4.64.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The late release of memory after its effective lifetime can lead to inefficient memory usage, potential memory leaks, or unexpected behavior in the Apache HTTP Server, which may degrade server performance or stability. Users running affected versions are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.64 to fix the issue.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Users are recommended to upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.64, which fixes the issue.