Vulnerability Description
The ap_get_mime_headers_core function in Apache httpd 2.0.49 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion), and possibly an integer signedness error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow on 64 bit systems, via long header lines with large numbers of space or tab characters.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avaya | Converged Communications Server | 2.0 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.5 |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.47 |
| Ibm | Http Server | 2.0.42 |
| Avaya | S8300 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | S8500 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | S8700 | r2.0.0 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-June/023133.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108853066800184&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109181600614477&w=2
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-03.xml
- http://www.apacheweek.com/features/security-20
- http://www.guninski.com/httpd1.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:064
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-342.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10619ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0039/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16524
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/54a42d4b01968df1117cea77fc53d6beb931c0e0593
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5df9bfb86a3b054bb985a45ff9250b0332c9ecc181e
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0276683d8e1e07153fc8642618830ac0ade85b9ae0
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2cb985de917e7da0848c440535f65a247754db8b21
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0493?
CVE-2004-0493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The ap_get_mime_headers_core function in Apache httpd 2.0.49 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion), and possibly an integer signedness error leading to a heap-based ...
How severe is CVE-2004-0493?
CVE-2004-0493 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avaya Converged Communications Server, Gentoo Linux, Trustix Secure Linux, Apache Http Server, Ibm Http Server.