CVE-2012-0256: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 26 2012(Updated: )
Apache Traffic Server 2.0.x and 3.0.x before 3.0.4 and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not properly allocate heap memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long HTTP Host header.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.0.0 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.0.0-alpha | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.0.1 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.0 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.1 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.2 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.3 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.4 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.5 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.6 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.7 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.8 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =2.1.9 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =3.0.0 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =3.0.1 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =3.0.2 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =3.0.3 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =3.1.0 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =3.1.1 | |
| Apache Traffic Server | =3.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0256?
CVE-2012-0256 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0256?
To resolve CVE-2012-0256, upgrade Apache Traffic Server to versions 3.0.4 or 3.1.3 or later.
What versions of Apache Traffic Server are affected by CVE-2012-0256?
CVE-2012-0256 affects Apache Traffic Server versions 2.0.x, 2.1.x, and 3.0.x prior to 3.0.4 and 3.1.x prior to 3.1.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-0256 facilitate?
CVE-2012-0256 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting improper heap memory allocation.
Can CVE-2012-0256 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0256 can be exploited remotely through crafted HTTP Host headers.
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