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CVE-2010-1623: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Oct 04 2010(Updated: )

Memory leak in the apr_brigade_split_line function in buckets/apr_brigade.c in the Apache Portable Runtime Utility library (aka APR-util) before 1.3.10, as used in the mod_reqtimeout module in the Apache HTTP Server and other software, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors related to the destruction of an APR bucket.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
apr-util=1.3.6
apr-util=1.2.13
apr-util=1.3.3
apr-util=0.9.11
apr-util=0.9.9
apr-util=1.2.7
apr-util=0.9.13
apr-util=1.2.8
apr-util=1.2.2
apr-util=1.3.0
apr-util=1.3.4
apr-util=0.9.4
apr-util=1.0.2
apr-util=0.9.14
apr-util=1.0
apr-util=1.2.1
apr-util=0.9.3
apr-util<=1.3.9
apr-util=1.1.0
apr-util=0.9.12
apr-util=0.9.1
apr-util=0.9.7
apr-util=1.2.10
apr-util=0.9.6
apr-util=1.3.1
apr-util=0.9.17
apr-util=1.3.5
apr-util=0.9.2
apr-util=0.9.18
apr-util=1.3.2
apr-util=1.1.1
apr-util=1.2.12
apr-util=1.3.7
apr-util=1.1.2
apr-util=0.9.8
apr-util=0.9.10
apr-util=0.9.16
apr-util=0.9.15
apr-util=1.2.9
apr-util=1.2.6
apr-util=1.3.8
apr-util=1.0.1
apr-util=0.9.5
Apache HTTP Server>=2.0.35<2.0.64
Apache HTTP Server>=2.2.0<2.2.17

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1003492

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1003493

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1003494

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1003495

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1003626

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2556

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1623?

    CVE-2010-1623 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause denial of service due to memory leaks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1623?

    To fix CVE-2010-1623, upgrade the Apache Portable Runtime Utility library to version 1.3.10 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2010-1623?

    CVE-2010-1623 affects Apache Portable Runtime Utility library versions before 1.3.10, including several versions of mod_reqtimeout in the Apache HTTP Server.

  • Can CVE-2010-1623 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-1623 can be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt service through a denial of service attack.

  • What are the versions of Apache APR impacted by CVE-2010-1623?

    CVE-2010-1623 impacts various versions of Apache APR including 1.3.6, 1.2.13, 1.3.3, and several earlier versions.

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