CVE-2014-0117: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jul 17 2014(Updated: )
The following flaw has been fixed in the Apache HTTP Server: "A flaw was found in mod_proxy. A remote attacker could send a carefully crafted request to a server configured as a reverse proxy, and cause the child process to crash. This could lead to a denial of service against a threaded MPM." External References: <a href="http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html">http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/httpd | <2.4.10 | 2.4.10 |
| Apache Http Server | =2.4.6 | |
| Apache Http Server | =2.4.7 | |
| Apache Http Server | =2.4.8 | |
| Apache Http Server | =2.4.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0305.html
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jul/117
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/proxy/mod_proxy_http.c
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/proxy/mod_proxy_http.c?r1=1599486&r2=1610674&diff_format=h
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/proxy/proxy_util.c
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/proxy/proxy_util.c?r1=1609680&r2=1610674&diff_format=h
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-239/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1120599
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cde02fcd65286ba@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e100450209231830@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r76142b8c5119df2178be7c2dba88fde552eedeec37ea993dfce68d1d@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r83109088737656fa6307bd99ab40f8ff0269ae58d3f7272d7048494a@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9821b0a32a1d0a1b4947abb6f3630053fcbb2ec905d9a32c2bd4d4ee@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra7f6aeb28661fbf826969526585f16856abc4615877875f9d3b35ef4@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc998b18880df98bafaade071346690c2bc1444adaa1a1ea464b93f0a@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcc44594d4d6579b90deccd4536b5d31f099ef563df39b094be286b9e@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd18c3c43602e66f9cdcf09f1de233804975b9572b0456cc582390b6f@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re3d27b6250aa8548b8845d314bb8a350b3df326cacbbfdfe4d455234@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1120614
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1610674
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1610737
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0922.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0921.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cde02fcd65286ba%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e100450209231830%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd18c3c43602e66f9cdcf09f1de233804975b9572b0456cc582390b6f%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re3d27b6250aa8548b8845d314bb8a350b3df326cacbbfdfe4d455234%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra7f6aeb28661fbf826969526585f16856abc4615877875f9d3b35ef4%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc998b18880df98bafaade071346690c2bc1444adaa1a1ea464b93f0a%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r83109088737656fa6307bd99ab40f8ff0269ae58d3f7272d7048494a%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9821b0a32a1d0a1b4947abb6f3630053fcbb2ec905d9a32c2bd4d4ee%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcc44594d4d6579b90deccd4536b5d31f099ef563df39b094be286b9e%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r76142b8c5119df2178be7c2dba88fde552eedeec37ea993dfce68d1d%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0117?
CVE-2014-0117 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How does CVE-2014-0117 affect Apache HTTP Server?
CVE-2014-0117 allows a remote attacker to send a crafted request to a reverse proxy, leading to a crash of the child process.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0117?
To fix CVE-2014-0117, upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.10 or later.
Which versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2014-0117?
CVE-2014-0117 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.6 through 2.4.9.
Is macOS Yosemite affected by CVE-2014-0117?
Yes, macOS Yosemite is affected if it is running an older version of Apache HTTP Server up to 10.10.2.
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