HTTP/2 WebSocket Protocol Vulnerability Could Lead to Server Crash and Degraded Performance

CVE-2024-36387

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the Apache HTTP Server that arises when handling WebSocket protocol upgrades over an HTTP/2 connection. This flaw can trigger a Null Pointer dereference, potentially causing the server process to crash. Such a failure can lead to significant performance degradation, affecting the availability and reliability of the web services hosted on affected servers. Users and administrators are advised to apply available updates and follow best practices for configuration to mitigate potential impacts.

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