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CVE-2010-0408

First published: Tue Mar 02 2010(Updated: )

Quoting httpd 2.2 security page: <a href="http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html#2.2.15">http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html#2.2.15</a> moderate: mod_proxy_ajp DoS <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-0408">CVE-2010-0408</a> mod_proxy_ajp would return the wrong status code if it encountered an error causing a backend server to be put into an error state until the retry timeout expired. A remote attacker could send malicious requests to trigger this issue, resulting in a denial of service. Affects: 2.2.0 - 2.2.14 Upstream commit: <a href="http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&amp;revision=917876">http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&amp;revision=917876</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/httpd22<0:2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4
0:2.2.14-11.jdk6.ep5.el4
redhat/httpd<0:2.2.3-31.el5_4.4
0:2.2.3-31.el5_4.4
redhat/httpd<0:2.2.14-1.2.6.jdk6.ep5.el5
0:2.2.14-1.2.6.jdk6.ep5.el5
Apache Http Server=2.2
Apache Http Server=2.2.0
Apache Http Server=2.2.2
Apache Http Server=2.2.3
Apache Http Server=2.2.4
Apache Http Server=2.2.6
Apache Http Server=2.2.8
Apache Http Server=2.2.9
Apache Http Server=2.2.11
Apache Http Server=2.2.12
Apache Http Server=2.2.13
Apache Http Server=2.2.14
Apache Http Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0408?

    The severity of CVE-2010-0408 is classified as moderate.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0408?

    To fix CVE-2010-0408, upgrade to a patched version such as httpd 2.2.14 or later.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2010-0408?

    CVE-2010-0408 affects Apache HTTP Server versions up to 2.2.14.

  • Can CVE-2010-0408 lead to a denial of service?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0408 can be exploited to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

  • Which packages are vulnerable to CVE-2010-0408?

    Vulnerable packages to CVE-2010-0408 include httpd22 and httpd in versions earlier than 2.2.14.

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