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CVE-2025-55753

mod_md: Apache HTTP Server: mod_md (ACME), unintended retry intervals

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

7.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · December 5, 2025

Updated · September 19, 2026

Description

An integer overflow flaw has been discovered in the Apache HTTP server. The integer overflow in the case of failed ACME certificate renewal leads, after a number of failures (~30 days in default configurations), to the backoff timer becoming 0. Attempts to renew the certificate then are repeated without delays until it succeeds.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound