CVE-2007-1863: Medium severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability
cacheutil.c in the modcache module in Apache HTTP Server (httpd), when caching is enabled and a threaded Multi-Processing Module (MPM) is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child processing handler crash) via a request with the (1) s-maxage, (2) max-age, (3) min-fresh, or (4) max-stale Cache-Control headers without a value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1863?
CVE-2007-1863 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1863?
To fix CVE-2007-1863, upgrade to a patched version of the Apache HTTP Server that resolves this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1863?
CVE-2007-1863 affects Apache HTTP Server versions between 2.0.37 and 2.0.61, as well as 2.2.0 to 2.2.6.
Can CVE-2007-1863 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-1863 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to the affected Apache HTTP Server.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2007-1863 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-1863 may result in crashes of the child processing handler, leading to service interruptions for users.