Vulnerability Description
The reverse proxy add forward module (mod_rpaf) 0.5 and 0.6 for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server or application crash) via multiple X-Forwarded-For headers in a request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Eibner | Mod Rpaf | 0.5 |
| Apache | Http Server | All versions |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=683984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50400Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2532
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/22/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/22/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55154
- http://zecrazytux.net/troubleshooting/apache2-segfault-debugging-tutorial
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77987
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=683984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50400Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2532
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/22/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/22/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55154
- http://zecrazytux.net/troubleshooting/apache2-segfault-debugging-tutorial
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3526?
CVE-2012-3526 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The reverse proxy add forward module (mod_rpaf) 0.5 and 0.6 for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server or application crash) via multiple X-Forwarded-For h...
How severe is CVE-2012-3526?
CVE-2012-3526 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-2012-3526?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thomas Eibner Mod Rpaf, Apache Http Server.