CVE-2008-2364: Medium severity apache http server vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2008
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Updated

The approxyhttpprocessresponse function in modproxyhttp.c in the modproxy module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.0.63 and 2.2.8 does not limit the number of forwarded interim responses, which allows remote HTTP servers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of interim responses.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Apache HTTP Server>=2.0.35<2.0.64
Apache HTTP Server>=2.2.0<2.2.9
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Fedoraproject Fedora=9
Fedoraproject Fedora=8
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=4.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=5.2

Event History

Jun 13, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2364?

CVE-2008-2364 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to memory consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2364?

To fix CVE-2008-2364, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Apache HTTP Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2364?

CVE-2008-2364 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.0.63 and 2.2.8, among others.

4

Can CVE-2008-2364 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2364 can be exploited remotely by a malicious HTTP server sending a large number of interim responses.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2008-2364 facilitate?

CVE-2008-2364 facilitates a denial of service attack due to memory exhaustion in the affected Apache HTTP server.

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