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CVE-2005-3357: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

mod_ssl in Apache 2.0 up to 2.0.55, when configured with an SSL vhost with access control and a custom error 400 error page, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a non-SSL request to an SSL port, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Http Server=2.0.42
Apache Http Server=2.0.47
Apache Http Server=2.0.50
Apache Http Server=2.0.35
Apache Http Server=2.0.37
Apache Http Server=2.0.55
Apache Http Server=2.0.44
Apache Http Server=2.0.39
Apache Http Server=2.0.52
Apache Http Server=2.0.53
Apache Http Server=2.0.51
Apache Http Server=2.0.28-beta
Apache Http Server=2.0.41
Apache Http Server=2.0.49
Apache Http Server=2.0.9
Apache Http Server=2.0.32
Apache Http Server=2.0.38
Apache Http Server=2.0.48
Apache Http Server=2.0.45
Apache Http Server=2.0.40
Apache Http Server=2.0.36
Apache Http Server=2.0.46
Apache Http Server=2.0.54
Apache Http Server=2.0.43
Apache Http Server=2.0.28
Apache Http Server=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3357?

    CVE-2005-3357 has a severity rating that typically signifies a denial of service vulnerability allowing application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3357?

    To fix CVE-2005-3357, upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.0.56 or later.

  • What versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2005-3357?

    CVE-2005-3357 affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.0.0 up to and including 2.0.55.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-3357 involve?

    CVE-2005-3357 involves an attack where a non-SSL request is made to an SSL port, leading to a denial of service.

  • Can CVE-2005-3357 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-3357 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending a non-SSL request to an SSL-enabled port.

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