Vulnerability Description
The httpClientDiscardBody function in client.c in Polipo 0.9.8, 0.9.12, 1.0.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with a large Content-Length value, which triggers an integer overflow, a signed-to-unsigned conversion error with a negative value, and a segmentation fault.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pps.Jussieu | Polipo | 0.9.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=560779
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37607Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38647
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2002
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10338
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/12/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37463
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=560779
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37607Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38647
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2002
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10338
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/12/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37463
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4413?
CVE-2009-4413 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The httpClientDiscardBody function in client.c in Polipo 0.9.8, 0.9.12, 1.0.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with a large Cont...
How severe is CVE-2009-4413?
CVE-2009-4413 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-2009-4413?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pps.Jussieu Polipo.