CVE-2023-28882: High severity trustwave modsecurity vulnerability

Published Apr 28, 2023
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Updated

Trustwave ModSecurity 3.0.5 through 3.0.8 before 3.0.9 allows a denial of service (worker crash and unresponsiveness) because some inputs cause a segfault in the Transaction class for some configurations.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Trustwave ModSecurity>=3.0.5<3.0.9
OWASP Modsecurity>=3.0.5<3.0.9

Event History

Apr 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28882?

CVE-2023-28882 is a vulnerability in Trustwave ModSecurity version 3.0.5 through 3.0.8 before 3.0.9 that allows a denial of service attack by causing a worker crash and unresponsiveness.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-28882?

CVE-2023-28882 has a severity rating of 7.5, making it a high-severity vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28882?

Trustwave ModSecurity versions 3.0.5 through 3.0.8 are affected by CVE-2023-28882.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-28882?

To fix CVE-2023-28882, update Trustwave ModSecurity to version 3.0.9 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28882?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28882, including software updates, at the following link: [Trustwave ModSecurity Software Updates](https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/software-updates/announcing-modsecurity-version-309/)

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