HIGH
CVE-2018-8011
CWE-476Published: July 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
By specially crafting HTTP requests, the mod_md challenge handler would dereference a NULL pointer and cause the child process to segfault. This could be used to DoS the server. Fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.34 (Affected 2.4.33).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-8011 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (30)
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041401Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180926-0007/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-8011
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 18, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-476)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-8011 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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