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5
CWE
835
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0748

First published: Fri Sep 10 2004(Updated: )

mod_ssl in Apache 2.0.50 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by aborting an SSL connection in a way that causes an Apache child process to enter an infinite loop.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Http Server>=2.0.35<2.0.51

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0748?

    CVE-2004-0748 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0748?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-0748, upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.0.51 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-0748 involve?

    CVE-2004-0748 involves a denial of service attack that exploits the SSL connection handling in Apache.

  • Which versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2004-0748?

    CVE-2004-0748 affects Apache HTTP Server version 2.0.50 and earlier.

  • How can I confirm if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2004-0748?

    To confirm vulnerability to CVE-2004-0748, check if you are running Apache version 2.0.50 or earlier.

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