CVE-2024-23837: LibHTP unbounded folded header handling leads to denial service

Published Feb 26, 2024
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Updated

LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol. Crafted traffic can cause excessive processing time of HTTP headers, leading to denial of service. This issue is addressed in 0.5.46.

Affected Software

4 affected components
LibHTP LibHTP<0.5.46
OISF LibHTP<0.5.46
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39

Event History

Feb 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23837?

CVE-2024-23837 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to excessive processing time.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23837?

To fix CVE-2024-23837, upgrade LibHTP to version 0.5.46 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2024-23837?

CVE-2024-23837 is caused by crafted traffic that can lead to excessive processing time of HTTP headers in LibHTP.

4

Which versions of LibHTP are affected by CVE-2024-23837?

Versions of LibHTP prior to 0.5.46 are affected by CVE-2024-23837.

5

What type of attack is CVE-2024-23837 associated with?

CVE-2024-23837 is associated with a denial of service attack that exploits the HTTP header processing.

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