MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2009-0023

The apr_strmatch_precompile function in strmatch/apr_strmatch.c in Apache APR-util before 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted input involving (1) a .h...

Vulnerability Description

The apr_strmatch_precompile function in strmatch/apr_strmatch.c in Apache APR-util before 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted input involving (1) a .htaccess file used with the Apache HTTP Server, (2) the SVNMasterURI directive in the mod_dav_svn module in the Apache HTTP Server, (3) the mod_apreq2 module for the Apache HTTP Server, or (4) an application that uses the libapreq2 library, which triggers a heap-based buffer underflow.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ApacheApr-Util<= 1.3.4
ApacheHttp Server>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-0023?

CVE-2009-0023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The apr_strmatch_precompile function in strmatch/apr_strmatch.c in Apache APR-util before 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted input involving (1) a .h...

How severe is CVE-2009-0023?

CVE-2009-0023 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0023?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Apr-Util, Apache Http Server.