CVE-2006-0042
First published: Sat Feb 18 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in (1) apreq_parse_headers and (2) apreq_parse_urlencoded functions in Apache2::Request (Libapreq2) before 2.07 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unknown attack vectors that result in quadratic computational complexity.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache libapreq2 | <2.07 | |
| Debian Linux | =3.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18846
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19139
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19658
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/737
- http://svn.apache.org/viewcvs.cgi/httpd/apreq/tags/v2_07/CHANGES?rev=376998&view=markup
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1000
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200604-08.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16710
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0645
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24917
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0042?
CVE-2006-0042 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to significant CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0042?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0042, update Apache libapreq2 to version 2.07 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-0042?
CVE-2006-0042 affects Apache libapreq2 versions earlier than 2.07 and certain Debian Linux versions.
Can CVE-2006-0042 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0042 can be exploited by remote attackers through unknown attack vectors.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-0042?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-0042 include denial of service due to increased CPU consumption leading to service disruption.
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