CVE-2005-3357: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 31, 2005
·
Updated

modssl 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.

Affected Software

26 affected components
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

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 7, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3357?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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