CVE-2019-0211—Apache HTTP Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Apache HTTP Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Apache HTTP Server, with MPM event, worker or prefork, code executing in less-privileged child processes or threads (including scripts executed by an in-process scripting interpreter) could execute code with the privileges of the parent process (usually root) by manipulating the scoreboard.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0211

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-416