Vulnerability Description
The deflate_in_filter function in mod_deflate.c in the mod_deflate module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.10, when request body decompression is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via crafted request data that decompresses to a much larger size.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.2.0, < 2.2.29 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 6.0.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0304.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0305.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlBroken LinkMailing List
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=143403519711434&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=143748090628601&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144050155601375&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144493176821532&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1021.htmlBroken Link
- http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/httpd/httpd/branches/2.2.x/CHANGESVendor Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/filters/mod_deflate.cVendor Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/filters/mod_deflate.c?r1=PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2989Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0118?
CVE-2014-0118 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The deflate_in_filter function in mod_deflate.c in the mod_deflate module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.10, when request body decompression is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial...
How severe is CVE-2014-0118?
CVE-2014-0118 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-2014-0118?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform, Redhat Enterprise Linux.