CVE-2004-0942: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2004
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Updated

Apache webserver 2.0.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP GET request with a MIME header containing multiple lines with a large number of space characters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache HTTP Server<=2.0.52

Event History

Nov 4, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0942?

CVE-2004-0942 has a medium severity as it can cause denial of service due to high CPU consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0942?

To fix CVE-2004-0942, upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to a version later than 2.0.52.

3

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2004-0942?

CVE-2004-0942 is associated with denial of service attacks that exploit malformed HTTP GET requests.

4

Which versions of Apache are vulnerable to CVE-2004-0942?

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.0.52 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2004-0942.

5

Is CVE-2004-0942 still a relevant vulnerability today?

CVE-2004-0942 is less relevant today due to the outdated software versions involved but it highlights the risk of malformed requests.

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