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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-24791: Denial of service due to improper 100-continue handling in net/http

First published: Tue Jul 02 2024(Updated: )

Go net/http package is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper 100-continue header handling. By sending "Expect: 100-continue" requests, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

Credit: security@golang.org security@golang.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/golang-1.15<=1.15.15-1~deb11u4
debian/golang-1.19<=1.19.8-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-24791?

    CVE-2024-24791 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-24791?

    To fix CVE-2024-24791, upgrade to golang-1.22 version 1.22.11-1 or newer.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24791?

    CVE-2024-24791 affects IBM Concert Software versions 1.0.0 to 1.0.1 and golang versions 1.15.15-1~deb11u4 and 1.19.8-2.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-24791?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2024-24791 is caused by improper handling of the 100-continue HTTP header.

  • Can CVE-2024-24791 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-24791 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted "Expect: 100-continue" requests.

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