Vulnerability Description
The checkHTTPpassword function in http.c in ntop 3.3.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an Authorization HTTP header that lacks a : (colon) character in the base64-decoded string.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntop | Ntop | <= 3.3.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36403Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:181
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505862/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505876/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2317Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36403Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:181
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505862/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505876/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2317Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2732?
CVE-2009-2732 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The checkHTTPpassword function in http.c in ntop 3.3.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an Authorization HTTP header th...
How severe is CVE-2009-2732?
CVE-2009-2732 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-2009-2732?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntop Ntop.