# CVE-2019-12412: libapache2-mod-apreq2: A flaw in the libapreq2 v2.07 to v2.13 multipart parser can deference a null pointer leading to a process crash

CVE-2019-12412 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by libapache2-mod-apreq2 2.13-7~deb10u1build0.18.04.1, released September 29, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-12412
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0411
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 29, 2019

## Description

A flaw in the libapreq2 v2.07 to v2.13 multipart parser can deference a null pointer leading to a process crash. A remote attacker could send a request causing a process crash which could lead to a denial of service attack.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libapache2-mod-apreq2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.13-7~deb10u1build0.18.04.1 | [libapache2-mod-apreq2 2.13-7~deb10u1build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libapache2-mod-apreq2-2.13-7-deb10u1build0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 29, 2019 |
| Linux | libapache2-request-perl Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.13-7~deb10u1build0.18.04.1 | [libapache2-request-perl 2.13-7~deb10u1build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libapache2-request-perl-2.13-7-deb10u1build0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 29, 2019 |
| Linux | libapreq2-3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.13-7~deb10u1build0.18.04.1 | [libapreq2-3 2.13-7~deb10u1build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libapreq2-3-2.13-7-deb10u1build0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 29, 2019 |

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