Bug 2486402 (CVE-2026-44186)

Summary: CVE-2026-44186 httpd: Apache HTTP Server: Denial of Service in mod_proxy_ftp via attacker-controlled FTP server
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
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A flaw was found in the `mod_proxy_ftp` module of the Apache HTTP Server. A remote attacker, by controlling a backend File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server, can trigger an infinite loop. This vulnerability, categorized as a Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition, leads to a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected server.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-06-08 16:02:15 UTC
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache HTTP Server with an attacker controlled backend FTP server.

This issue affects undefined: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67.

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