MEDIUM
CVE-2016-8612
CWE-20Published: March 9, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Apache HTTP Server mod_cluster before version httpd 2.4.23 is vulnerable to an Improper Input Validation in the protocol parsing logic in the load balancer resulting in a Segmentation Fault in the serving httpd process.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-8612 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94939Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0193Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0194Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1387605Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0005/Third Party Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94939Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0193Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0194Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1387605Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0005/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-8612
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 9, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-8612 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.