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The attacker alters the scoreboard array, specifically targeting the worker process structures to force an out-of-bounds array access. I'll start by opening the Fastly CVE-2016-5387 (httpoxy)
The parent process (running with root privileges to bind to network ports) regularly reads the scoreboard.
: An unauthenticated user can completely bypass validation mechanisms and gain access to protected backend directories. Technical Comparison of Major 2.4.18 Flaws
Upgrading to a supported version of Apache (2.4.58+ or later) is the most effective mitigation. However, if an immediate upgrade is not possible, the following temporary measures can reduce risk:
