What is the severity of CVE-2012-5568?

CVE-2012-5568 has a severity rating of moderate due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5568?

To fix CVE-2012-5568, it is recommended to upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 7.0.106 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5568?

CVE-2012-5568 affects Apache Tomcat versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.105 across various platforms including openSUSE 11.4, 12.1, and 12.2.

What is Slowloris in relation to CVE-2012-5568?

Slowloris is a denial of service tool that exploits CVE-2012-5568 by sending partial HTTP requests to overwhelm the server.

Can CVE-2012-5568 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-5568 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially cause a service outage.

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CVE-2012-5568

medium

26/11/2012

30/11/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5568

First published: Mon Nov 26 2012(Updated: )

Apache Tomcat through 7.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Tomcat	>=7.0.0<=7.0.105
openSUSE	=11.4
openSUSE	=12.1
openSUSE	=12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5568?
CVE-2012-5568 has a severity rating of moderate due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5568?
To fix CVE-2012-5568, it is recommended to upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 7.0.106 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5568?
CVE-2012-5568 affects Apache Tomcat versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.105 across various platforms including openSUSE 11.4, 12.1, and 12.2.
What is Slowloris in relation to CVE-2012-5568?
Slowloris is a denial of service tool that exploits CVE-2012-5568 by sending partial HTTP requests to overwhelm the server.
Can CVE-2012-5568 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5568 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially cause a service outage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5568?
CVE-2012-5568 has a severity rating of moderate due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5568?
To fix CVE-2012-5568, it is recommended to upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 7.0.106 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5568?
CVE-2012-5568 affects Apache Tomcat versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.105 across various platforms including openSUSE 11.4, 12.1, and 12.2.
What is Slowloris in relation to CVE-2012-5568?
Slowloris is a denial of service tool that exploits CVE-2012-5568 by sending partial HTTP requests to overwhelm the server.
Can CVE-2012-5568 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5568 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially cause a service outage.