🛡️ CVE-2022-22721 — apache
Description
core: Possible buffer overflow with very large or unlimited LimitXMLRequestBody
If LimitXMLRequestBody is set to allow request bodies larger than 350MB (defaults to 1M) on 32 bit systems an integer overflow happens which later causes out of bounds writes. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. No user interaction is required. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity high, availability high.
Affected software
CVE-2022-22721 is recorded against 8 packages.
- apache
- debian-linux
- enterprise-manager-ops-center
- fedora
- http-server
- mac-os-x
- macos (from 12.0 up to 12.4)
- zfs-storage-appliance-kit
Timeline and source
Published on 6 March 2024 and last revised on 20 May 2025. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. A vendor advisory or fix has been published. Record sourced from NVD.
References
seclists.org (Web)
seclists.org (Web)
seclists.org (Web)
www.openwall.com (Web)
httpd.apache.org (Web)
lists.debian.org (Web)
lists.fedoraproject.org (Web)
lists.fedoraproject.org (Web)
lists.fedoraproject.org (Web)
security.gentoo.org (Web)
security.netapp.com (Web)
support.apple.com (Web)
support.apple.com (Web)
support.apple.com (Web)
www.oracle.com (Web)
CVE-2022-22721 on other distributions
Each distribution ships its own build and its own fixed version. Pick the one you run:
Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache | — | — |
| debian-linux | — | — |
| enterprise-manager-ops-center | — | — |
| fedora | — | — |
| http-server | — | — |
| mac-os-x | — | — |
| macos | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| zfs-storage-appliance-kit | — | — |
References
Similar Threats
- Critical CVE-2020-11984
- Medium CVE-2020-11985
- High CVE-2020-11993
- Medium CVE-2020-13938
- High CVE-2020-13950
Exploit Protection
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