PT-2006-7521 · Apache+1 · Apache+2
Published
2006-12-10
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2007-3847
CVSS v2.0
5.0
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Apache versions 2.3.0
Description:
A flaw in the mod proxy module allows remote origin servers to cause a denial of service by crashing the caching forward proxy process. This can be achieved by sending crafted date headers that trigger a buffer over-read. On sites with a reverse proxy configuration, a remote attacker can send a carefully crafted request to cause the Apache child process to crash. Similarly, on sites with a forward proxy configuration, an attacker can cause a crash if a user visits a malicious site using the proxy, potentially leading to a denial of service when using a threaded Multi-Processing Module.
Recommendations:
For Apache version 2.3.0, consider disabling the mod proxy module as a temporary workaround to minimize the risk of exploitation. Restrict access to the proxy util.c module to prevent crashes caused by crafted date headers. Avoid using the proxy until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
DoS
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Affected Products
Apache
Apache Http Server
Red Hat