CVE-2024-23837: LibHTP unbounded folded header handling leads to denial service
First published: Mon Feb 26 2024(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.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LibHTP | <0.5.46 | |
| LibHTP | <0.5.46 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =38 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =39 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/20ac301d801cdf01b3f021cca08a22a87f477c4a
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-f9wf-rrjj-qx8m
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6444
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GOCOBFUTIFHOP2PZOH4ENRFXRBHIRKK4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZXJIT7R53ZXROO3I256RFUWTIW4ECK6P/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23837?
To fix CVE-2024-23837, upgrade LibHTP to version 0.5.46 or later.
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.
Which versions of LibHTP are affected by CVE-2024-23837?
Versions of LibHTP prior to 0.5.46 are affected by CVE-2024-23837.
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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