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CVE-2014-0231

First published: Thu Jul 17 2014(Updated: )

The following flaw has been fixed in the Apache HTTP Server: "A flaw was found in mod_cgid. If a server using mod_cgid hosted CGI scripts which did not consume standard input, a remote attacker could cause child processes to hang indefinitely, leading to denial of service." 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/httpd<2.4.10
2.4.10
Apache Http Server>=2.2.0<2.2.29
Apache Http Server>=2.4.0<2.4.10
Apache Http Server<=2.4.9
Apache Http Server
Apache Http Server=2.2.0
Apache Http Server=2.2.2
Apache Http Server=2.2.3
Apache Http Server=2.2.4
Apache Http Server=2.2.6
Apache Http Server=2.2.8
Apache Http Server=2.2.9
Apache Http Server=2.2.10
Apache Http Server=2.2.11
Apache Http Server=2.2.12
Apache Http Server=2.2.13
Apache Http Server=2.2.14
Apache Http Server=2.2.15
Apache Http Server=2.2.16
Apache Http Server=2.2.17
Apache Http Server=2.2.18
Apache Http Server=2.2.19
Apache Http Server=2.2.20
Apache Http Server=2.2.21
Apache Http Server=2.2.22
Apache Http Server=2.2.23
Apache Http Server=2.2.24
Apache Http Server=2.2.25
Apache Http Server=2.2.26
Apache Http Server=2.2.27
Apache Http Server=2.4.1
Apache Http Server=2.4.2
Apache Http Server=2.4.3
Apache Http Server=2.4.4
Apache Http Server=2.4.6
Apache Http Server=2.4.7
Apache Http Server=2.4.8

Remedy

http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0231?

    CVE-2014-0231 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0231?

    To fix CVE-2014-0231, you should upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.10 or later.

  • Which versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2014-0231?

    CVE-2014-0231 affects Apache HTTP Server versions between 2.2.0 and 2.2.29, and 2.4.0 to 2.4.9.

  • What causes the vulnerability described in CVE-2014-0231?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2014-0231 is caused by a flaw in mod_cgid that allows remote attackers to hang child processes indefinitely.

  • Is CVE-2014-0231 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0231 is exploitable remotely if the server hosts CGI scripts that do not consume standard input.

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