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Advisory Published
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CVE-2014-0098

First published: Tue Mar 18 2014(Updated: )

The log_cookie function in mod_log_config.c in the mod_log_config module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and daemon crash) via a crafted cookie that is not properly handled during truncation.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache HTTP Server>=2.2.0<2.2.27
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.1<2.4.9
Oracle HTTP Server=10.1.3.5.0
Oracle HTTP Server=11.1.1.7.0
Oracle HTTP Server=12.1.2.0
Oracle HTTP Server=12.1.3.0
Tarantella Secure Global Desktop=4.63
Tarantella Secure Global Desktop=4.71
Tarantella Secure Global Desktop=5.0
Tarantella Secure Global Desktop=5.1
Ubuntu=10.04
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10
Ubuntu=13.10
Apache Http Server>=2.2.0<2.2.27
Apache Http Server>=2.4.1<2.4.9

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/loggers/mod_log_config.c?r1=1575394&r2=1575400&diff_format=h

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0098?

    CVE-2014-0098 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0098?

    To fix CVE-2014-0098, upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.8 or later.

  • What effect does CVE-2014-0098 have on the system?

    CVE-2014-0098 can cause a segmentation fault and crash the Apache HTTP Server when a malformed cookie is processed.

  • Which versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2014-0098?

    CVE-2014-0098 affects Apache HTTP Server versions prior to 2.4.8 and versions 2.2.0 to 2.2.27.

  • Are there specific configurations that are at risk from CVE-2014-0098?

    Any configuration of Apache HTTP Server that processes cookies is at risk from CVE-2014-0098.

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