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FreeBSD : apache2 multiple space header denial-of-service vulnerability (282dfea0-3378-11d9-b404-000c6e8f12ef)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 37058

Synopsis

The remote FreeBSD host is missing a security-related update.

Description

It is possible for remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service scenario on Apache 2.0.52 and earlier by sending an HTTP GET request with a MIME header containing multiple lines full of whitespaces.

Solution

Update the affected package.

See Also

https://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=109930632317208

http://www.nessus.org/u?801bc01a

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 37058

File Name: freebsd_pkg_282dfea0337811d9b404000c6e8f12ef.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Published: 4/23/2009

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:apache, cpe:/o:freebsd:freebsd

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/FreeBSD/release, Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info

Patch Publication Date: 11/10/2004

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/1/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0942