Vulnerability Description
Apache webserver 2.0.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP GET request with a MIME header containing multiple lines with a large number of space characters.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | <= 2.0.52 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-November/028248.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110384374213596&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19072
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102198-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-081.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:135
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-562.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0061/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0789
- http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX01123
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17930
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/54a42d4b01968df1117cea77fc53d6beb931c0e0593
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5df9bfb86a3b054bb985a45ff9250b0332c9ecc181e
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0942?
CVE-2004-0942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apache webserver 2.0.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP GET request with a MIME header containing multiple lines with a large number of s...
How severe is CVE-2004-0942?
CVE-2004-0942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server.