CVE-2026-29169
Apache HTTP Server: mod_dav_lock indirect lock crash
Description
A NULL pointer dereference in mod_dav_lock in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 and earlier may allow an attacker to crash the server with a malicious request.mod_dav_lock is not used internally by mod_dav or mod_dav_fs. The only known use-case for mod_dav_lock was mod_dav_svn from Apache Subversion earlier than version 1.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.66, which fixes this issue, or remove mod_dav_lock.
INFO
Published Date :
May 4, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 4, 2026, 3:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-29169
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to a version later than 2.4.66.
- Alternatively, remove the mod_dav_lock module.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-29169.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A NULL pointer dereference in mod_dav_lock in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 and earlier may allow an attacker to crash the server with a malicious request.mod_dav_lock is not used internally by mod_dav or mod_dav_fs. The only known use-case for mod_dav_lock was mod_dav_svn from Apache Subversion earlier than version 1.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.66, which fixes this issue, or remove mod_dav_lock. Added CWE CWE-476 Added Reference https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html