CVE-2022-22719
HighA carefully crafted request body can cause a read to a random memory area which could cause the process to crash.
Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2022-22719, BIT-apache-2022-22719, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-22719, DLA-2960-1, SUSE-SU-2022:0918-1, SUSE-SU-2022:0928-1, SUSE-SU-2022:0929-1, SUSE-SU-2022:1031-1, TR-22-0223, TR-22-0227, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-22719, USN-5333-1, USN-5333-2
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22719 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting HTTP Server (Apache), Zfs Storage Appliance Kit (Oracle), Macos (Apple) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including apache 2.4.53, HTTP Server <=2.4.52, apache2 2.4.18-2ubuntu3.17+esm5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A carefully crafted request body can cause a read to a random memory area which could cause the process to crash. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier.
Affected Products
442 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP ServerApache | 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, >= Apache HTTP Server 2.4 | 2.4.52 |
| Zfs Storage Appliance KitOracle | 8.8 | n/a |
| MacosApple | See advisory | 10.15.7 |
| Mac OS XApple | 10.15.7, 10.15.7-security_update_2020-001, 10.15.7-security_update_2021-001, 10.15.7-security_update_2021-002, 10.15.7-security_update_2021-003, 10.15.7-security_update_2021-004, 10.15.7-security_update_2021-005, 10.15.7-security_update_2021-006 | n/a |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 9.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
apache
2.4.53
HTTP Server
<=2.4.52
apache2
2.4.18-2ubuntu3.17+esm5, 2.4.23-29.88.1, 2.4.25-3+deb9u13, 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.22, 2.4.33-150000.3.66.1, 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.10, 2.4.51-150200.3.42.1, 2.4.51-35.13.1, 2.4.52-1ubuntu2, 2.4.53-1, 2.4.53-1.1, 2.4.53-1~deb11u1, 2.4.53-r0, 2.4.66-150400.6.57.1, 2.4.7-1ubuntu4.22+esm4
apache2-devel
2.4.33-150000.3.66.1, 2.4.51-150200.3.42.1, 2.4.51-35.13.1, 2.4.66-150400.6.57.1
apache2-doc
2.4.23-29.88.1, 2.4.33-150000.3.66.1, 2.4.51-150200.3.42.1, 2.4.51-35.13.1, 2.4.66-150400.6.57.1
apache2-event
2.4.51-150200.3.42.1
apache2-example-pages
2.4.23-29.88.1, 2.4.51-150200.3.42.1, 2.4.51-35.13.1
apache2-prefork
2.4.23-29.88.1, 2.4.33-150000.3.66.1, 2.4.51-150200.3.42.1, 2.4.51-35.13.1, 2.4.66-150400.6.57.1
apache2-utils
2.4.23-29.88.1, 2.4.33-150000.3.66.1, 2.4.51-150200.3.42.1, 2.4.51-35.13.1, 2.4.66-150400.6.57.1
apache2-worker
2.4.23-29.88.1, 2.4.33-150000.3.66.1, 2.4.51-150200.3.42.1, 2.4.51-35.13.1, 2.4.66-150400.6.57.1
Macos
10.15.7
httpd
0:2.4.53-7.el9, 2.4.37-51.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20778+02173b8e, 2.4.37-51.module_el8.7.0+3281+01e58653, 2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+1059+126e9251, 2.4.53-1, 2.4.53-1.amzn2, 2.4.53-1.ph1, 2.4.53-1.ph2, 2.4.53-1.ph3, 2.4.53-1.ph4, 2.4.53-3.amzn2022.0.1, 2.4.53-7.0.1.el9, 2.4.53-7.el9, 2.4.54-3.amzn2022.0.3, 2.4.54-3.amzn2023.0.4
httpd-core
2.4.53-3.amzn2022.0.1, 2.4.53-7.0.1.el9, 2.4.54-3.amzn2022.0.3, 2.4.54-3.amzn2023.0.4
httpd-devel
2.4.37-51.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20778+02173b8e, 2.4.53-1.amzn2, 2.4.53-1.ph4, 2.4.53-3.amzn2022.0.1, 2.4.53-7.0.1.el9, 2.4.54-3.amzn2022.0.3, 2.4.54-3.amzn2023.0.4
httpd-docs
2.4.53-1.ph4
httpd-filesystem
2.4.37-51.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20778+02173b8e, 2.4.53-1.amzn2, 2.4.53-3.amzn2022.0.1, 2.4.53-7.0.1.el9, 2.4.54-3.amzn2022.0.3, 2.4.54-3.amzn2023.0.4
httpd-manual
2.4.37-51.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20778+02173b8e, 2.4.53-1.amzn2, 2.4.53-3.amzn2022.0.1, 2.4.53-7.0.1.el9, 2.4.54-3.amzn2022.0.3, 2.4.54-3.amzn2023.0.4
httpd-tools
2.4.37-51.0.1.module+el8.7.0+20778+02173b8e, 2.4.53-1.amzn2, 2.4.53-1.ph4, 2.4.53-3.amzn2022.0.1, 2.4.53-7.0.1.el9, 2.4.54-3.amzn2022.0.3, 2.4.54-3.amzn2023.0.4
httpd:2.4
8070020220725152258.3b9f49c4
httpd24
2.4.53-1.96.amzn1
httpd24-devel
2.4.53-1.96.amzn1
httpd24-httpd
0:2.4.34-23.el7.5
httpd24-manual
2.4.53-1.96.amzn1
httpd24-tools
2.4.53-1.96.amzn1
mod_http2
1.15.7-5.module_el8.6.0+2872+fe0ff7aa, 1.15.7-5.module+el8.6.0+20548+01710940, 1.15.7-5.module+el8.6.0+823+f143cee1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-665 Improper Initialization
- CWE-908 Use of Uninitialized Resource
References
- advisoryhttps://9to5mac.com/2022/05/16/apple-patches-27-security-flaws-ios-15-5/
- advisoryRHSA-2022:6753
- advisoryRHSA-2022:7647
- advisoryRHSA-2022:8067
- advisoryhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/22/05/16/apple-releases-macos-big-sur-1166-with-bug-fixes-for-older-macs?utm_medium=rss
FAQ
Common Questions.
A carefully crafted request body can cause a read to a random memory area which could cause the process to crash.
Affected: HTTP Server (Apache) versions 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, >= Apache HTTP Server 2.4; Zfs Storage Appliance Kit (Oracle) versions 8.8; Macos (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including apache 2.4.53, HTTP Server <=2.4.52, apache2 2.4.18-2ubuntu3.17+esm5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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