CVE-2002-1850: High severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

modcgi in Apache 2.0.39 and 2.0.40 allows local users and possibly remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang and memory consumption) by causing a CGI script to send a large amount of data to stderr, which results in a read/write deadlock between httpd and the CGI script.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.39
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.40

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1850?

CVE-2002-1850 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1850?

To fix CVE-2002-1850, you should upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.0.41 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1850?

CVE-2002-1850 affects users of Apache HTTP Server versions 2.0.39 and 2.0.40.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1850 enable?

CVE-2002-1850 enables attackers to cause a denial of service through resource exhaustion.

5

Can CVE-2002-1850 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1850 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers.

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