Vulnerability Description
The date handling code in modules/proxy/proxy_util.c (mod_proxy) in Apache 2.3.0, when using a threaded MPM, allows remote origin servers to cause a denial of service (caching forward proxy process crash) via crafted date headers that trigger a buffer over-read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.0.35, < 2.0.61 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 7 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora Core | 6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=186219Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562Broken Link
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01182588Broken Link
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_20.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000062.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-cvs&m=118592992309395&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=118595556504202&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=118595953217856&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26636Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26722Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26790Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26842Not Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3847?
CVE-2007-3847 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The date handling code in modules/proxy/proxy_util.c (mod_proxy) in Apache 2.3.0, when using a threaded MPM, allows remote origin servers to cause a denial of service (caching forward proxy process cr...
How severe is CVE-2007-3847?
CVE-2007-3847 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-2007-3847?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Fedoraproject Fedora, Fedoraproject Fedora Core, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.