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Advisory [CVE-2026-44185] Apache HTTP Server: Stack Buffer Over-Read in mod_ssl OCSP `send_request`

This security Apache Software Foundation advisory covers CVE-2026-44185 affecting Apache HTTP Server.

CVE-2026-44185 Published Jun 8, 2026Updated by vendor Aug 27, 2026

CVE-2026-44185

Affected products & platforms

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Summary

Buffer Over-read vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server via outbound OCSP requests to an attacker controlled OCSP server

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.

Affected versions

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 through 2.4.67

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Fixed versions

2.4.68

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.

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Sources

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Official resources

Apache HTTP Server 2.4 vulnerabilities (official fixed-in table) (target: 2.4.68)
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This advisory names 2.4.68 as the first fixed release — official upgrade documentation for Apache HTTP Server 2.4 vulnerabilities (official fixed-in table).
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