CVE-2010-0496: Input Validation

Published Feb 3, 2010
·
Updated

FreeBit ServersMan 3.1.5 on Apple iPhone OS 3.1.2, and iPhone OS for iPod touch, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a HEAD request for the / URI.

Affected Software

6 affected components
FreeBit ServersMan=3.1.5
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
All of the following
FreeBit ServersMan=3.1.5
Any of the following
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2

Event History

Feb 3, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0496?

CVE-2010-0496 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2010-0496 affect FreeBit ServersMan 3.1.5?

CVE-2010-0496 allows remote attackers to crash the FreeBit ServersMan daemon by sending a specific HEAD request.

3

What environments are affected by CVE-2010-0496?

CVE-2010-0496 affects FreeBit ServersMan 3.1.5 running on Apple iPhone OS 3.1.2.

4

Can CVE-2010-0496 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2010-0496 typically results in a service disruption, it does not indicate a direct risk of data loss.

5

How can I protect against CVE-2010-0496?

To mitigate CVE-2010-0496, consider upgrading to a patched version of FreeBit ServersMan or implementing firewall rules to restrict malicious requests.

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