Vulnerability Description
The ap_proxy_http_process_response function in mod_proxy_http.c in the mod_proxy module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.0.63 and 2.2.8 does not limit the number of forwarded interim responses, which allows remote HTTP servers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of interim responses.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.0.35, < 2.0.64 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 8 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 4.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01539432Broken Link
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlBroken LinkMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=123376588623823&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125631037611762&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0967.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30621Not ApplicableVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31026Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31404Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31416Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31651Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31904Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32685Not Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2364?
CVE-2008-2364 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ap_proxy_http_process_response function in mod_proxy_http.c in the mod_proxy module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.0.63 and 2.2.8 does not limit the number of forwarded interim responses, which allow...
How severe is CVE-2008-2364?
CVE-2008-2364 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-2008-2364?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus.