Check Point Advisories

Apache HTTP Optionsbleed Memory Leak (CVE-2017-9798)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2017-0774
Date Published:	18 Sep 2017
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Wednesday 11 January, 2023
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2017-9798
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Apache HTTP Server through 2.2.34 and 2.4.x through 2.4.27
Vulnerability Description	A use afetr free vulnerability exuists in Apache HTTP Server. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by sending an OPTIONS request to the vulnerable system. A successful attack may lead to memory leakage and loss of private data.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache HTTP Optionsbleed Memory Leak (CVE-2017-9798) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Apache Server Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Apache HTTP Optionsbleed Memory Leak (CVE-2017-9798)