Vulnerability Description
The balancer_handler function in mod_proxy_balancer in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6, when a threaded Multi-Processing Module is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (child process crash) via an invalid bb variable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28526Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28749Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28977Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29348Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29640Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-19.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3523
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:016
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0008.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0009.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486169/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27236
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-575-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6422?
CVE-2007-6422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The balancer_handler function in mod_proxy_balancer in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6, when a threaded Multi-Processing Module is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial ...
How severe is CVE-2007-6422?
CVE-2007-6422 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server.