Vulnerability Description
The handle_headers function in mod_proxy_fcgi.c in the mod_proxy_fcgi module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.10 allows remote FastCGI servers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and daemon crash) via long response headers.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.9.5 |
| Apple | Os X Server | 5.0.3 |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.4.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1855.html
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1638818Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71657
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2523-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1858
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1163555
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e10
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r76142b8c5119df2178be7c2dba88fde552eedeec37
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r83109088737656fa6307bd99ab40f8ff0269ae58d3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f8
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3583?
CVE-2014-3583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The handle_headers function in mod_proxy_fcgi.c in the mod_proxy_fcgi module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.10 allows remote FastCGI servers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and daemon cr...
How severe is CVE-2014-3583?
CVE-2014-3583 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-2014-3583?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Os X Server, Apache Http Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.