Vulnerability Description
The Artofdefence Hyperguard Web Application Firewall (WAF) module before 2.5.5-11635, 3.0 before 3.0.3-11636, and 3.1 before 3.1.1-11637, a module for the Apache HTTP Server, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an HTTP request with a large Content-Length value but no POST data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperguard Web Application Firewall Project | Hyperguard Web Application Firewall | < 2.5.5-11635 |
| Apache | Http Server | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35645Third Party Advisory
- http://www.h4ck1nb3rg.at/wafs/advisory_artofdefence_hyperguard_200907.txtBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504680/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35645Third Party Advisory
- http://www.h4ck1nb3rg.at/wafs/advisory_artofdefence_hyperguard_200907.txtBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504680/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2299?
CVE-2009-2299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Artofdefence Hyperguard Web Application Firewall (WAF) module before 2.5.5-11635, 3.0 before 3.0.3-11636, and 3.1 before 3.1.1-11637, a module for the Apache HTTP Server, allows remote attackers t...
How severe is CVE-2009-2299?
CVE-2009-2299 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-2009-2299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hyperguard Web Application Firewall Project Hyperguard Web Application Firewall, Apache Http Server.